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• Google Home adds Starz support, Play Movies is still absent

  30-04-2018 23:30
  Starz, the network you turn to after depleting HBO’s and Showtime’s libraries, is now supported by Google Home. Thanks to this new support, Google Home owners can use Assistant to control the app, eliminating the need to manually launch the service and then navigate to the desired show. This makes Starz the seventh video service supported by Google’s home speaker, … Continue reading
  
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• Nerve-stimulating algorithm gives prosthetic limbs a lasting sense of touch

  30-04-2018 23:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at he University of IIllinois have found a way to use electric current to provide sensory feedback to the wearers of prosthetic limbs. The results can help restore a sense of touch to amputees.
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• Facebook’s new dislike button (upvote and downvote)

  30-04-2018 23:12
  So Facebook has a dislike button now – only it’s shaped like an arrow. There’s one up arrow and one down arrow, and both arrows sit below comments in several areas of Facebook. Much like Reddit, comments are upvoted or downvoted, and rise or fall in large threads as such. Basically Facebook copied Reddit. I don’t think copying Reddit’s voting … Continue reading
  
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• $4 million will buy you the world’s most expensive SUV — if you can find one

  30-04-2018 23:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Karlmann King is designed in China and assembled in Europe on an American truck chassis. Very few who can afford it will want the rolling $3.8 million hulk -- a good thing, because the company intends to build only nine.
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• Comcast looks to protect cable business with new deal on faster internet speeds

  30-04-2018 23:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To fight Netflix and Hulu, Comcast is offering a free boost to faster internet speeds if customers sign up for a cable TV package. Comcast hopes that cord cutters may be lured back to pay-TV with faster download speeds.
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• Nintendo Labo: Tips for a clean and efficient building experience

  30-04-2018 22:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's unlikely many will find Nintendo Labo Toy-Con construction to be challenging, but there are some things you should know going in to help increase efficiency and enjoy a stress-free building experience.
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• Fitbit to use Google Cloud to share medical data with doctors

  30-04-2018 22:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fitbit will partner with Google Cloud in an effort to share users' medical data directly with doctors as part of an ongoing effort to raise the company's profile in the health care field.
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• Sonos smart home theater speaker with HDMI appears at FCC

  30-04-2018 22:42
  Documents newly surfaced at the FCC indicate Sonos is preparing to launch a new smart speaker product for the home theater market. The smart speaker has the model number S14 and features an HDMI port, at least based on the FCC filing, instead of the optical output found on the maker’s other home theater products. The filing was spotted by … Continue reading
  
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• Indiana Jones would hate jacket that mimics feeling of snakes slithering on you

  30-04-2018 22:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  By inflating and deflating various air-filled pockets, this smart haptic jacket designed by Disney Research, MIT and Carnegie Mellon can simulate a wide range of sensations, including that of slime dripping down a person’s back.
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• ‘God of War’: How to help Kratos conquer every Muspelheim trial

  30-04-2018 22:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Kratos faces all manner of challenges across the nine Norse realms in God of War. Master the fiery realm of Muspelheim to earn legendary gear with our guide to one of the trickiest optional challenge areas in 'God of War'
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• Looking to share some content? Here’s how to repost on Instagram

  30-04-2018 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ever seen a cool picture on Instagram that you wanted to share? There's no official means of reposting content on Instagram, but there are a few workarounds. We break down the two most logical choices for getting the job done.
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• How to convert your videos from MKV to MP4

  30-04-2018 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  MKV files have their place, but if you would rather convert your videos from MKV to MP4, there are two methods we consider the best and most efficient for getting it done. In this guide, we'll walk you through them step by step.
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• Stardew Valley’s big multiplayer update beta is here: How to get it

  30-04-2018 21:54
  Today is a good day for anyone who loves Stardew Valley. At long last, the game’s highly-anticipated multiplayer update has entered beta, meaning that we’re hopefully just a short time away from its official release on PC. You don’t have to wait until multiplayer ships with a patch for the live game to play it, however – as this is … Continue reading
  
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• The best wireless security cameras on the market

  30-04-2018 21:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Home security cameras can give you piece of mind, but if they have wires, are limited in where you can put them. We've rounded up the best battery-operated home security cameras to give you flexibility along with your security.
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• Researchers develop dyed contacts to correct color blindness

  30-04-2018 21:48
  Researchers have developed contact lenses that use dye to help correct color blindness. The process involves a low-cost rhodamine derivative non-toxic dye, potentially opening the door for inexpensive solutions compared to existing glasses alternatives. Initial tests with color blind individuals have been performed and were promising, and now patient studies are in the pipeline. The contacts were recently detailed by … Continue reading
  
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• Get secure: Here are the best wireless security cameras on the market

  30-04-2018 21:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Home security cameras can give you piece of mind, but if they have wires, are limited in where you can put them. We've rounded up the best battery-operated home security cameras to give you flexibility along with your security.
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• How to get Microsoft’s April 2018 Update today and experience the new Timeline

  30-04-2018 21:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft's April 2018 update for Windows 10 is now available to download, and we show you how to get it on your PC. There are new features -- Timeline is the most notable addition to Windows -- and security updates.
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• Samsung now offers 128GB and 256GB Galaxy S9, S9 Plus on website

  30-04-2018 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Just months after Samsung launched its flagships, the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus, it announced more storage options both phones. Beginning in May, a 128GB and 256GB storage option for both phones will be available on its website.
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• How and where to watch the Facebook F8 keynote speeches and more

  30-04-2018 21:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook's F8 developer conference is right around the corner, poised to deliver yet another round of sneak peeks into the future of Facebook. Here's how you can watch the two-day event's keynote speeches, presentations, and sessions.
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• F8 is Facebook’s first event since Zuckerberg faced Congress, watch it here

  30-04-2018 21:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook's F8 developer conference is right around the corner, poised to deliver yet another round of sneak peeks into the future of Facebook. Here's how you can watch the two-day event's keynote speeches, presentations, and sessions.
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• Windows 10 can hear you now with expanded dictation features and more

  30-04-2018 21:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Windows 10 April Update drops with numerous upgrades, Huawei looks to go their own OS way, Fortnight Season 4 may hit with a big boom overnight.
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• Don’t buy Samsung’s 256GB Galaxy S9 – get this instead

  30-04-2018 21:05
  Storage fans wanting the most capacious Android smartphone may be looking eagerly at Samsung’s new 128 GB and 256 GB Galaxy S9 and S9+ today, but those who consider themselves clever with money should look elsewhere. The new smartphones do address complaints from some quarters about the standard 64 GB that Samsung’s 2018 flagships launched with, but I’d argue they’re … Continue reading
  
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• Here’s our breakdown of every Apple Watch model, finish, and band available now

  30-04-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thinking about springing for an Apple Watch but don't know which one is right for your individual needs and situation? We compare all the options to help you figure out which is the right model, finish, and band for you.
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• Miner One takes Bitcoin mining to new heights with space mission

  30-04-2018 20:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Miner One sent its cryptocurrency mining rig to new heights. The Space Miner One rig used a helium balloon to launch into space to mine for bitcoin in a publicity stunt for an ICO launch.
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• AMD leaks Ryzen 2000-series expansion with mobile and Threadripper CPUs

  30-04-2018 20:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New details about the AMD Ryzen 2000-series CPUs not yet released have been revealed by an AMD product portfolio. It detailed both entry-level and top-end chips, fleshing out the Zen+ lineup.
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• 2018 iPhones may ditch bundled Lightning headphone adapter

  30-04-2018 20:54
  Apple may not include a Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter with the iPhone models it will reveal later this year, according to Barclays analysts. The adapter enables users to plug a pair of wired headphones into the iPhone models that don’t feature a built-in 3.5mm jack. Apple bundled the adapter with the iPhone 8 models and iPhone X, though … Continue reading
  
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• 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback first drive review

  30-04-2018 20:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We drive the 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, the latest hatchback to bear the Corolla name. As the best-selling nameplate in automotive history, Toyota has high expectations to meet. This model mostly lives up to the legacy.
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• 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback First Drive

  30-04-2018 20:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We drive the 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, the latest hatchback to bear the Corolla name. As the best-selling nameplate in automotive history, Toyota has high expectations to meet. This model mostly lives up to the legacy.
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• Float like a botterfly: This robotic punching bag will dodge your blows

  30-04-2018 20:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  BotBoxer is a robotic punching bag designed to simulate a real opponent. Unlike your conventional punching bag, BotBoxer can “see,” “feel,” and “react." It can dodge your punches and help you become a better boxer.
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• Volkswagen in talks to manage Didi fleet, co-develop self-driving cars

  30-04-2018 20:35
  As part of the deal between Volkswagen and China's biggest ride-hailing service, expected to be signed early next month, the German automaker will initially manage a fleet of about 100,000 new vehicles for Didi, of which two-thirds will be Volkswagen Group cars, said a senior executive at the carmaker.
  
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• Atari VCS pre-sales open next month: Here’s our biggest question

  30-04-2018 20:35
  We’re inching ever closer to the release date of the Atari VCS. Though Atari has yet to announce when we can expect the console to actually arrive, today the company did let us know when we’ll be able to pre-order the device. Last month, Atari promised to share a pre-order date at some point in April, and it’s meeting that … Continue reading
  
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• Here’s everything you need to know about the 2018 Samsung Galaxy J7

  30-04-2018 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to recent reports, Samsung is planning to yet again refresh the Samsung Galaxy J7. But just what will the new phone have to offer? Here's everything we know about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy J7 so far.
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• Facebook F8 Developer Conference

  30-04-2018 20:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When developers want to know about what Facebook is working on, they head to F8. The annual two-day conference not only highlights the company’s latest technologies that are in development, but it’s an opportunity for attendees to meet with Facebook’s engineers. It’s also where Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg lays out the company’s vision for the […]
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• Facebook F8 2018 Developer Conference Complete Coverage

  30-04-2018 20:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When developers want to know about what Facebook is working on, they head to F8. The annual two-day conference not only highlights the company’s latest technologies that are in development, but it’s an opportunity for attendees to meet with Facebook’s engineers. It’s also where Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg lays out the company’s vision for the […]
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• With 64 microphones and one lens, this camera lets you film sound

  30-04-2018 20:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Have you ever wanted an easy way to identify exactly where in a frame sound is coming from? Soundcam promises to be the first affordable sound imaging handheld camera. Here's how it works.
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• Virgin Hyperloop One wants to replace cargo planes

  30-04-2018 20:03
  Hyperloop’s transportation promises may have focused on bussing passengers until now, but two big players are expecting the high speed pod-in-a-pipe technology to have an even bigger impact on cargo transportation. Virgin Hyperloop One and logistics firm DP World have teamed up to create DP World Cargospeed, a new supply system for high-priority shipments. That, they suggest, is set to … Continue reading
  
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• Inverter AC vs. regular AC: Which one to buy

  30-04-2018 19:55
  With the heat touching peak temperatures at this time of the year, it is understood that most of us are out hunting for air conditioners. Choosing an AC is a tricky game as most of the general users are not sure which one to buy and what capacity to go for depending on their room size. While there are several parameters to take care of, one of the most important is whether to buy a regular AC or an AC with an inverter.
  
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• A new MacBook Air likely won’t be revealed until later in 2018

  30-04-2018 19:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new MacBook Air likely won't be revealed during WWDC 2018, but rather later this year along with the next iPhone. Suppliers have the necessary hardware to build the new units, but Apple won't accept the parts until the third quarter.
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• Tile lets Comcast users use voice control to find keys, wallets, and even kids

  30-04-2018 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Comcast is augmenting its Xfinity cable and internet service once again by adding a new functionality for customers to search for and track Tile's Bluetooth-enabled tracking devices and display the results on their TVs.
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• ‘Stardew Valley’ finally gets multiplayer beta, and you can try it now

  30-04-2018 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The beta version of Stardew Valley's multiplayer mode is available to play on PC, provided that Steam users have opted to allow beta modes. The game is also available on Mac, Linux, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch.
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• Nintendo Switch Joy-Con fix spotted to stop connectivity issues

  30-04-2018 19:43
  It’s been just over a year since the Switch launched, and like any other piece of hardware, it has had its share of problems. Shortly after launch, early adopters were reporting a variety of issues with their consoles, but one of the most prevalent centered around the left Joy-Con. Some users were experiencing connectivity issues with their Joy-Cons, and though … Continue reading
  
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• See The Pope’s Lamborghini Huracán at Sotheby’s

  30-04-2018 19:27
  The ultimate Popemobile was just put up for auction at RM Sotheby’s – for charity, of course. The vehicle was first donated to His Holiness Pope Francis back in November of 2017. For the first time since the signing ceremony, we’re given an up-close look at this vehicle just as it enters public auction. Sadly, it does not appear that … Continue reading
  
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• Bkool’s smart training bike brings outdoor workouts inside

  30-04-2018 19:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cycling software and trainer manufacturer Bkool has created a new indoor smart bike that combines its popular software with a high-tech fitness machine that can automatically provide resistance to simulate virtual routes.
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• Pioneer’s latest midrange A/V receiver offers plenty of multiroom flexibility

  30-04-2018 19:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pioneer's new Elite VSX-LX303 not only covers all of your home theater needs but can handle your whole-home audio as well, with built-in support for multiple different multiroom technologies.
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• The latest ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ trailer is out on May 2 — watch it here!

  30-04-2018 19:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rockstar will release the third official trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2 on Wednesday, May 2, giving fans another taste of the long-awaited sequel. The game launches in October for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
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• AMD preps 7nm chips in wake of Intel Cannon Lake delays

  30-04-2018 19:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AMD may have a sizeable leg up over Intel in 2019 when it debuts its Zen 2 chips. The red team is already testing early samples of the hardware, while Intel continues to struggle with mass yield of its 10nm Cannon Lake chips.
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• The 2019 Ram 1500 is proving “production hell” isn’t just a Tesla issue

  30-04-2018 18:44
  The 2019 Ram 1500 is giving Fiat Chrysler a painful reminder that Tesla isn’t the only automaker facing production delays, with the hotly-anticipated pickup failing to roll off the line at the rate hoped for. Revealed at the Detroit Auto Show 2018 in January, the new Ram 1500 borrowed a Model S-like huge touchscreen dashboard from Tesla, among other things, … Continue reading
  
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• New Galaxy S9 and S9+ models might make early adopters cross

  30-04-2018 18:43
  New Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ (or Galaxy S9 Plus, if you prefer), models are coming to Samsung online. These new models will sport expanded storage over their predecessors, coming with either 128GB or 256GB internal storage. Both models will be made exclusive to Samsung’s online store. In a nutshell The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ smartphones originally came with … Continue reading
  
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• Click Car, Mini Cooper Car Mouse

  30-04-2018 18:37 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
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• Fortnite season 4 launch date revealed: The meteors are about to land [Update]

  30-04-2018 18:36
  It’s safe to say that Fortnite season 3 has been an eventful one. The season was essentially defined by the appearance of meteors in the skies above the in-game map, leading to a lot of speculation about what will happen they land. Though many people were expecting those meteors to collide with the map at various points throughout season 3, … Continue reading
  
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