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• Start your fitness journey with the best Fitbit deals for May 2018

  03-05-2018 23:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're ready to kick-start your fitness regimen (or just take your current one to the next level), we've created a quick rundown of the best, most current Fitbit deals to help you decide which one is best for you.
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• Samsung folding, transparent smartphone patents reveal major details

  03-05-2018 23:50
  The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted Samsung a patent for a folding smartphone, as well as a transparent display for phones. Illustrations show the phone folding horizontally across the display, resulting in a landscape arrangement for certain usage scenarios. The company also patented a different design that features a phone folding in two different places. The … Continue reading
  
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• Funding Nemo: Kickstarter underwater drone streams 4K footage from the deep

  03-05-2018 23:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for a way to make your summer beach outing more memorable? Newly launched on Kickstarter, Nemo is an underwater drone that offers 4K streaming from up to 100 meters beneath the waves.
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• Intel reportedly gears up to patch 8 Spectre Next Generation CPU flaws

  03-05-2018 23:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Intel posted a security update seemingly acknowledging a report that it's working on patches for eight new Spectre-based flaws. Dubbed as Spectre Next Generation, four are classified as "high risk" that may be patched this month.
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• You can now finally purchase Dell’s refreshed XPS 15 laptop, starting at $999

  03-05-2018 23:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After its initial appearance in early April, Dell's refreshed XPS 15 laptop for 2018 is now available starting at $999. The updated laptop includes an eighth-gen Intel Core processor and a discrete GPU on select configurations.
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• New patents suggest Microsoft Band fitness tracker may still be on track

  03-05-2018 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft has been awarded a few new patents that suggest it's still working on new iterations of the Microsoft Band. The patents describe ways to estimate the wearer's blood pressure.
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• NASA is sending a seismology spacecraft to Mars: Here’s why

  03-05-2018 23:22
  NASA will launch a groundbreaking mission to Mars this Saturday, sending a new spacecraft to the red planet for the first time since 2012. The NASA InSight lander – short for Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport – aims to drill into Mars’ crust, tracking seismic activity that might unlock new secrets about our own planet. NASA … Continue reading
  
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• Nintendo Labo: Here’s how to make your own apps in the Toy-Con Garage

  03-05-2018 23:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you have built all of your Toy-Cons and are growing tired of the apps, perhaps it's time to make some of your own? Here's how to get started with Nintendo Labo's Toy-Con garage programming suite.
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• Embryo-like structures made in lab using only stem cells

  03-05-2018 23:08
  Researchers have successfully created “embryo-like” structures in a lab using stem cells. The team was composed of researchers with the Hubrecht Institute and MERLIN Institute; they used mouse stem cells for the model embryos. According to researchers, the success will help science understand the earliest processes of life, as well as issues like diseases originating from the embryonic stage and … Continue reading
  
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• Pocket Casts just got bought by these public radio all-stars

  03-05-2018 22:57
  There are a lot of podcast apps vying for your download out there, and for years, Pocket Casts has been considered by many to be one of the best. There’s some big news for Pocket Casts users today, as the app has been jointly acquired by some big names in public radio. NPR, WNYC Studios, WBEZ Chicago, and This American … Continue reading
  
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• Fluance’s new bookshelf speakers pack major performance into a small package

  03-05-2018 22:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fluance’s new Ai40 powered bookshelf speakers pack big-time performance into a relatively small package, making for a great music experience no matter how small a space you have available.
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• Sling TV: Everything you need to know

  03-05-2018 22:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sling TV has grown a great deal since its launch. Now there are more channels and more packages to chose from, with prices to match, and more is being added all the time. Everything you need to know is right here.
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• Twitter saved your password as plain text: Now it says to change it

  03-05-2018 22:33
  Twitter is warning every user on its service to change their password, after discovering that it was inadvertently storing login credentials as plain text. The company announced it had 336m monthly active users only last month, and it turns out it was storing their passwords completely unmasked in an internal log. The news was revealed today, with Twitter insisting that … Continue reading
  
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• Jay-Z’s Roc Nation launching TV division headed by ex-‘Project Runway’ boss

  03-05-2018 22:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jay-Z's entertainment company Roc Nation is stepping further outside of the music world, announcing that it will launch a new TV division. What the division will produce is anybody's guess, but it's hired an experienced pro to run it.
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• Samsung Pay Rewards adds cash back perk for select retailers

  03-05-2018 22:23
  Samsung Pay users will soon have a new perk in the form of cash back. The company announced the new feature today, highlighting it as an expansion of Samsung Rewards. Under that rewards program, Samsung Pay users can earn points, but now they can also get cash back for shopping with select retailers. The new perk is found under a … Continue reading
  
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• Carbonite fridges, Vader toasters, and more crazy Star Wars home decor

  03-05-2018 22:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Show your Star Wars pride with a room (or house) full of functional memorabilia. From toasters to pillows, there's more Star Wars home decor items than you'll know what to do with.
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• The AT&T LG G7 ThinQ isn’t happening – but something else is

  03-05-2018 22:00
  LG told us we could expect its new G7 ThinQ on all the major US carriers, but it seems at least one is sitting out the new Android smartphone. Though unveiled earlier this week, the G7 ThinQ isn’t due to hit shelves until the start of June, with preorders expected across multiple carriers toward the end of May. Verizon, Sprint, … Continue reading
  
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• Venetian ‘Rialto’ payload map is now live in ‘Overwatch’

  03-05-2018 21:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new payload map, Rialto, has gone live in Blizzard's hero shooter Overwatch. Set in Venice, Italy, players first experienced a nighttime version of Rialto in the recent Retribution co-op event.
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• The Video Game Hall of Fame just voted to include these 4 games: Do you agree?

  03-05-2018 21:57
  Today, The Strong National Museum of Play announced its 2018 inductees to the World Video Game Hall of Fame. This is the fourth class for the Video Game Hall of Fame and, just has it has each year so far, The Strong has selected a total of four games to be inducted. Gamers who grew up in 1990s will almost … Continue reading
  
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• Xiaomi buddies up with U.K. carrier Three to sell its phones in Europe

  03-05-2018 21:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Xiaomi has partnered with U.K. carrier Three's parent, Hutchison. The partnership will result in Xiaomi phones being sold not only in the U.K., but also in Austria, Denmark, Hong Kong, and Sweden.
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• Samsung PRO Endurance microSD cards are made for video cameras

  03-05-2018 21:37
  Certain products continuously record video to a storage card, the biggest examples being security cameras and dashcams, and now Samsung is here with a microSD card made specifically for them. Called the PRO Endurance series, this product line’s name hints at the model’s extreme endurance, enabling the cards to withstand tens of thousands of hours of continuous recording. The key … Continue reading
  
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• 2018 Lincoln Navigator review

  03-05-2018 21:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fresh off a full redesign, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator gets a lighter aluminum body, the heart of a Ford Raptor, and more tech. But is this big SUV a true luxury vehicle, or a truck in a fancy suit?
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• The LG G7 ThinQ has a problem

  03-05-2018 21:26
  Twenty-four hours after a new flagship smartphone debuts, we’re meant to be excited, and that means the LG G7 ThinQ has a problem. Yes, the name is silly – it’s pronounced “Think-Cue” not “Think,” incidentally – and sure, the notch is controversial, but LG’s biggest issue is apathy. A new smartphone is meant to be exciting. The G7 ThinQ is … Continue reading
  
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• Everything you need to know about Google’s Wear OS for smartwatches

  03-05-2018 21:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google rebranded its Android Wear operating system to Wear OS. Removing the Android name may help people better understand Google-powered smartwatches, which also play nice with iOS devices. 
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• August Home’s app will let you make sure your front door is locked

  03-05-2018 21:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  August Home, known for its smart locks and home access services, announced its smart lock works with Google Assistant on Google Home. Plus, you can now ask Google if your door is open or closed.
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• How to reset a Galaxy S9

  03-05-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Want to know how to reset a Galaxy S9? Resetting is a great way to fix problems like an unresponsive screen. You can also use a hard reset to restore to factory settings if you are selling the phone. Find out exactly how in our guide.
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• A Snipping tool looks to be the star of Windows 10’s next release

  03-05-2018 20:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft makes it easier to capture, annotate, and share screenshots thanks to new Screen Snipping features introduced in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview build. The build is available for Insiders to download today.
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• August Smart Locks get new Auto-Connect feature

  03-05-2018 20:54
  Internet of Things company August has added an Auto-Connect feature for certain August Smart Locks, the company has announced. This is a convenience feature that enables the lock to automatically detect when the home owner is in front of the door. As well, the Auto-Connect feature knows when the owner is accessing the smart lock remotely, offering what August calls … Continue reading
  
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• Google Pay now available on web, iOS devices

  03-05-2018 20:35
  Google Pay -- the digital wallet platform and online payment system developed by the tech giant -- has started rolling out its services on the web for iPhone, iPad and desktop users.
  
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• Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze hits Switch in this week’s eShop update

  03-05-2018 20:20
  It’s that time of week again, with Nintendo announcing the lineup of games scheduled to hit the eShop over the next week. While many of 2018’s eShop updates have been headlined by popular indie games, that isn’t the case this week. Instead, we’ve got a new Nintendo-crafted game leading the pack, kicking off a string of first-party Switch releases over … Continue reading
  
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• A new A.I. system can guess your personality type based on your eye movements

  03-05-2018 20:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers from Australia and Germany have developed a machine learning A.I. system that is able to predict a person’s personality type by looking into their eyes. Here's how it works.
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• A new A.I. can guess your personality type based on your eye movements

  03-05-2018 20:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers from Australia and Germany have developed a machine learning A.I. system that is able to predict a person’s personality type by looking into their eyes. Here's how it works.
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• Nikola Motors celebrates Tesla lawsuit with huge EV truck deal

  03-05-2018 20:18
  Tesla’s electric Semi may be making headlines, but it’s not the only green truck making inroads into haulage fleets. The Nikola Motor Company has announced a sizable order from beer brewer Anheuser-Busch, with up to 800 of the automaker’s hydrogen-electric vehicles expected to be added to the long-haul fleet. Where the Tesla Semi opts for a battery-electric platform, like an … Continue reading
  
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• Oculus’ new prototype VR headset has something the HTC Vive Pro doesn’t

  03-05-2018 20:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At Facebook's F8 developer conference, Oculus showed off a new VR headset prototype called the "Half-Dome." While it's still a prototype, it had one big feature that even the HTC Vive Pro doesn't have: A larger field of view.
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• Facebook wants to make your virtual self appear as real as possible in VR

  03-05-2018 20:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook revealed its plans to make the VR experience in Oculus feel more realistic. By bringing photorealistic avatars with facial tracking, users can have a more lifelike representation as they enter the virtual world.
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• Machine learning? Neural networks? Here’s your guide to the many flavors of A.I.

  03-05-2018 19:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Don't know your machine learning from your evolutionary algorithms? Worried every time you sit on a bus in case Google's Larry Page sits down next to you with a pop quiz? Our handy AI buzzword guide is here to help.
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• Ubisoft shows us how combat will work in ‘Beyond Good & Evil 2’

  03-05-2018 19:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest development video for Beyond Good & Evil 2 has been released, and it shows off the game's staff-based melee combat, as well as another look at the game's flying mechanics.
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• DT Daily: Over 5000 smart home devices now work with Google Assistant

  03-05-2018 19:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The ever expanding Google Assistant ecosystem just grew exponentially. The newly announced list of compatible devices now includes every major smart home device maker in the United States.
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• Zerotie footwear hopes you never have to touch your shoelaces again

  03-05-2018 19:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Zerotie shoes incorporate a unique mechanical in the heel that uses a wheel that is turned in order to tighten or loosen the laces without the wearer ever having to touch them at any time.
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• With Zerotie footwear, you may never have to touch your shoelaces again

  03-05-2018 19:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Zerotie shoes incorporate a unique mechanical in the heel that uses a wheel that is turned in order to tighten or loosen the laces without the wearer ever having to touch them at any time.
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• Wear OS by Google puts a smarter Assistant on your wrist

  03-05-2018 19:36
  Wear OS by Google is getting a supercharged Google Assistant experience, the company has announced today, with the rebranded smartwatch platform adding new voice control features. The new integrations were revealed ahead of Google I/O 2018, the company’s annual developer event set to take place in San Jose, CA next week. According to Google, the impetus behind the new Wear … Continue reading
  
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• What to expect at Google I/O 2018: Android P, Google Assistant, and more

  03-05-2018 19:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The start of Google's annual I/O conference is just days away. But what can you expect? With Android P, Google Assistant, Android Auto, and more on the list, here's what we think will be there, and how you can watch it.
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• God of War becomes PS4’s fastest-selling exclusive

  03-05-2018 19:21
  When reviews of Sony Santa Monica Studio’s new God of War first started hitting, it became clear that this was going to be a big game. God of War garnered a highly positive critical reaction, and that reaction has paved the way for a lot of success from a sales perspective. Today, Sony shared just how many copies God of … Continue reading
  
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• NASA’s InSight Mars lander will gaze (and drill) into the depths of the Red Planet

  03-05-2018 19:07
  NASA’slatest mission to Mars, InSight, is set to launch early Saturday morning in pursuit of a number of historic firsts in space travel and planetology. The lander’s instruments will probe the surface of the planet and monitor its seismic activity with unprecedented precision, while a pair of diminutive CubeSats riding shotgun will test the viability of tiny spacecraft for interplanetary travel.
  Saturday at 4:05 AM Pacific is the first launch opportunity, but if weather forbids it,
  
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• Steam beta adds support for the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

  03-05-2018 19:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Digital game platform Steam added support for the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller to the beta version of its client, allowing players to use the gamepad with their library of PC games.
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• Chrome now learns your autoplay browser habits

  03-05-2018 19:00
  Google is taking a smarter approach to autoplay content, with its latest Chrome update promising to learn what you want to hear – and what you don’t – to make browsing less annoying. Autoplaying music and videos can be one of the more frustrating aspects of the modern web, given how frequently sites are now including videos that automatically begin … Continue reading
  
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• AMD’s says the patches for its recent Ryzen flaws are almost ready

  03-05-2018 18:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AMD claims that its patches for the "Ryzenfall" bugs revealed by CTS Labs earlier this year are well on their way to a public release and have been sent to "ecosystem partners" for their own validation before a general debut.
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• AMD says the patches for its recent Ryzen flaws are almost ready

  03-05-2018 18:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AMD claims that its patches for the "Ryzenfall" bugs revealed by CTS Labs earlier this year are well on their way to a public release and have been sent to "ecosystem partners" for their own validation before a general debut.
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• Office Depot just slashed the price of a Surface Pro Core i5 model in half

  03-05-2018 18:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Office Depot is currently slashing prices of laptops, desktops, and more for 48 hours, one of which is Microsoft's Surface Pro. The configuration on sale features a Core i5 CPU, 4GB of memory, and 128 GB of storage for $499..
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• Self-driving cars hit the Las Vegas Strip thanks to Lyft and Aptiv

  03-05-2018 18:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As part of its partnership with ridesharing giant Lyft, Aptiv has launched a fleet of 30 autonomous vehicles in Sin City, and they're now available for your commuting convenience.
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