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• Dropbox for Gmail add-on makes it easier to send and save files

  25-07-2018 23:14
  Dropbox has announced a new add-on for Gmail, the first product of a partnership between it and Google. With this add-on, Dropbox users can find any file they need from within their Gmail inbox, doing so from any browser, as well as the Gmail Android app. The company also plans to bring the new support to iOS, though it hasn’t … Continue reading
  
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• Here are the best shows on Amazon Prime right now (August 2018)

  25-07-2018 23:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon Prime brings more perks than just free two-day shipping. Subscribers get access to a huge library of TV shows to stream at no extra cost. Here are our favorite TV shows currently available on Amazon Prime.
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• 720p vs. 1080p vs. 4K UHD: What’s the best resolution for your TV?

  25-07-2018 22:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  720p? 1080p? 4K UHD? What does it all mean? Choosing the best resolution for your TV can be tough, but fear not: We’ll break down the dirty details and help you figure out the right resolution for you.
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• This DIY wearable lets you see the world like a dolphin does

  25-07-2018 22:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lidar technology is most commonly associated with self-driving cars. This Lidar-powered wearable is a bit different, though, using the tech lets you experience life the way a dolphin would.
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• No Man’s Sky update: Another multiplayer mistake

  25-07-2018 22:36
  Yesterday, No Man’s Sky received a massive update that made a lot of sweeping changes to the game. The biggest addition is unquestionably that of true-to-form multiplayer, which players have been waiting for since day one. Unfortunately, it seems that not all No Man’s Sky owners will be getting multiplayer right away. Shortly after the update, titled “Next,” went live … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon adds financing option for gaming PCs and computer parts

  25-07-2018 22:15
  Amazon has started offering financing for certain gaming PCs and PC parts, enabling buyers to pay them off over several months without interest. Device financing isn’t entirely new at Amazon — it already offers financing on certain other products, such as allowing customers to pay off an Echo Dot over a few months. This latest financing expansion covers far more … Continue reading
  
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• For $2,500, you can have a hydroponic weed garden in your living room

  25-07-2018 22:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You can't grow money on trees, but if you could, it would probably be with the help of something like the Cloudponics GroBox, a grow system that allows its users to control a variety of growing conditions for the perfect plant yield.
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• How to watch Blu-rays on the Xbox One S and Xbox One X

  25-07-2018 22:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While the Xbox One S and Xbox One X boost the visuals of your games, they also can pull double duty as Blu-ray players. Check out our guide on how to watch Blu-rays on the Xbox One S and Xbox One X.
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• HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel will begin filming in 2019

  25-07-2018 22:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The pilot for HBO's Game of Thrones prequel series developed by George R. R. Martin and writer Jane Goldman is expected to begin filming in 2019. The show is set thousands of years before the events of the original series.
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• Google offers its own ‘Titan’ USB security key for password-free logins

  25-07-2018 22:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google introduced the Titan Security Key, a physical USB-based device that eliminates the need to enter usernames and passwords. The device includes firmware developed by Google’s engineers that verifies its integrity.
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• Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

  25-07-2018 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Which ThinkPad is best? We pitted the ThinkPad T480s business notebook against its thinner and lighter ThinkPad X1 Carbon sibling, to see which of these iconic machines is better deserving of its rather premium pricing.
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• Bose SoundSport Free true wireless headphones review

  25-07-2018 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bose has long been at the forefront of new audio technology. In our review of the SoundSport Free -- the company's first fully wireless in-ears -- we discover how Bose’s latest tech stacks up against top-tier offerings from Apple and Jabra.
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• Amazon's Cloud ESP just made every third-party Alexa gadget a better listener - CNET

  25-07-2018 21:46 via cnet.com
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  Amazon's Cloud ESP just made every third-party Alexa gadget a better listener
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  One of the biggest parts of Amazon's strategy for expanding the voice-activated Alexa ecosystem is to help third-party manufacturers make Alexa gadgets of their own. That's led to a bounty of new devices that feature the popular voice assistant, but ...
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• HTC’s upcoming ‘Imagine Life’ smartphone specs leaked

  25-07-2018 21:34
  Although HTC is cutting cords with the Indian smartphone market, it doesn’t mean that the Taiwanese tech firm has stopped working on smartphones completely. The firm back in May introduced HTC U12+ smartphone and now it looks like it is working on a new device codenamed ‘Imagine Life’.
  
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• Google’s Titan security key tackles hardware-based authentication

  25-07-2018 21:34
  Yesterday, Google shared a rather surprisingly statistic when it claimed that none of its 85,000 employees have had their work accounts compromised since early 2017. Those are some secure accounts, especially when you consider that they’re associated with one of the largest companies in the world and are therefore prime targets for phishing attacks. What was the secret? Google began … Continue reading
  
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• What is a DSLR camera and how is it different from mirrorless?

  25-07-2018 21:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  So, you've heard the term and discovered all of the gadgets that go along with one, but what exactly is a DSLR camera? We answer that and more in our thorough guide on digital single-lens reflex cameras.
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• Impossible Burger ‘bleeding’ veggie meat found safe to eat by FDA

  25-07-2018 21:30
  Impossible Foods, the company behind the realistic meat-free “bleeding” Impossible Burger, has announced FDA recognition of its safety. The company’s meat products are produced entirely with plants, its Impossible Burger the most eye-catching — it can “bleed” like real meat, satisfying those cravings you may otherwise get during the veggie burger transition. The Impossible Burger sounded, well, impossible the first … Continue reading
  
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• What’s new on Netflix and what’s leaving in August 2018

  25-07-2018 21:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Our complete list of what's new on Netflix for August 2018 and which titles will be removed will help you catch up on your bineing, and also ensure you don't miss any titles heading into the streaming ether.
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• The BrewCube aims to make cold brewing at home easier than ever

  25-07-2018 21:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The future of at-home cold brewing has arrived -- or at least, that is what the makers behind the BrewCube would have us believe. Meet the Cold Brew Automation Company, a startup looking to perfect at-home cold brew coffee technology.
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• The best iPad Pro 9.7 cases and covers

  25-07-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  No tablet should be without protection, especially an expensive one. Check out our picks for the best iPad Pro 9.7 cases, so you can add some protection, functionality, and style to your new device.
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• How to password protect an Excel file

  25-07-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Excel documents are used by people and businesses all over the world. Given how often they contain sensitive information, it makes sense to keep them from the wrong eyes. Thankfully, it's easy to secure them with a password.
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• Ricoh Theta V plug-in marketplace helps expand 360 camera features

  25-07-2018 20:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The new Ricoh Theta V Marketplace opens the company's flagship 360 camera to new features designed by third-party developers, like adding Google Cloud features and tools designed for real estate and construction.
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• Galaxy Note 9 price may kill the release

  25-07-2018 20:58
  The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 price and release dates appear to be here in a set of leaks just this morning. The device will apparently cost at least as much as the iPhone X at launch, and that phone got its fair share of public skewering due to the same factor. What’s stopping Samsung from jacking up the price of … Continue reading
  
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• Mars liquid water lake detected beneath southern polar ice cap

  25-07-2018 20:45
  Scientists have announced the discovery of liquid water on Mars, a milestone find located at the Red Planet’s southern polar ice cap. The subglacial lake’s existence is teased by more than two dozen radar samplings of the regions, which were found to have similar profiles to subglacial lakes on Earth near Greenland and the Antarctic. Researchers have long debated over … Continue reading
  
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• Gene editing can reverse balding and wrinkling in mice — and maybe humans, too

  25-07-2018 20:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Scientists have found a way to reverse wrinkled skin and hair loss in a mouse. The research could one day be used to halt some of the signs of aging in humans. Here's what they did.
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• Even the Xbox Adaptive Controller’s packaging is accessibly designed

  25-07-2018 20:15
  Microsoft’s Adaptive Controller is a rather fascinating device on its own. The intention is to make it easier to play games for people who struggle with using a traditional gamepad. We’re learning today that Microsoft’s focus on accessibility doesn’t end at the controller, as even its packaging is designed to be accessible. In many cases, packaging is an awful thing … Continue reading
  
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• Android P Update download DP4 released

  25-07-2018 20:13
  This morning the folks at Google revealed – officially – the last Developer Preview Android update for Android P before release. This will be the last time – before the public beta release – that Google will deliver a software update for Android P preview before it’s available completely to the public at large. This update is called Android P … Continue reading
  
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• Keep those albums sounding great by converting your vinyl to a digital format

  25-07-2018 20:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There are all sorts of reasons for ripping records and storing them digitally, but what's the best way to do it? We cover the different types of equipment and software available for ripping records at any price in this guide.
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• Ford’s self-driving vehicle division is set to go — autonomous

  25-07-2018 20:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ford is getting serious about its self-driving car unit, and has spun out its autonomous car division into its own company. Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC encompasses "all aspects of its self-driving vehicle business operations."
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• Dog gadgets you absolutely must get for your furry friend - Mashable - Mashable

  25-07-2018 20:00 via mashable.com
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• Apple touts iPhone gaming performance in new ad

  25-07-2018 19:54
  Many people have talked about the performances of the new MacBook Pro over the past few days. But Applefocuses on the A11 Bionic chip in its new TV ad.Named ‘Unleash’, this ad shows a young man walking down the streets of a Chinese city filled with Mobike and Ofo bikes. He’s playing a game on his phone, receiving text messages and watching a live stream on YouTube Gaming.
  The game quickly becomes bigger than his phone. He fights monsters and virtual characters in the real world
  
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• How much is Spotify Premium, and how can you get it at a discount?

  25-07-2018 19:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Having access to millions of songs comes at a price -- albeit, a pretty small one. Before you figure out how much is Spotify Premium going to cost you, you’ll want to see if you qualify for a discounted (or even free) subscription.
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• The demand for hacking tools and malware is greater than the current supply

  25-07-2018 19:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A report from Positive Technologies reveals an extremely high demand for malware creation on the dark web: Three times greater than the current supply. It's based on 25 Russian and English-based dark web sites.
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• Adventuring after dark? The Aurora is an action cam with night vision

  25-07-2018 19:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The action doesn't stop when the sun goes down -- Aurora is a night vision action camera that allows adventurers to continues shooting even after sunset. The secret is in the design of the sensor.
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• Uber has completed 10 billion trips since 2010 despite persistent controversy

  25-07-2018 19:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As of last month, ridesharing company Uber has completed over 10 billion trips. And given that the company only got its start eight years ago, that's a pretty impressive milestone. 
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• Zapping your brain while you sleep could actually improve your memory

  25-07-2018 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Scientists have demonstrated a noninvasive overnight brain stimulation technique that can improve people's memories. Best of all? It won't even disturb your sleep! Here's how it works.
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• Everything to know about live TV streaming service Philo

  25-07-2018 19:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Philo is a super-affordable live TV streaming service of its kind, with an impressive channel list and feature set. With more hardware support and greatly improved TV Everywhere features, the service is now even easier to recommend.
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• Apple’s MacBook Pro throttling fix seems to be working

  25-07-2018 19:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After a recent benchmark suggested that the high-end 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro suffered from throttling issues, Apple acknowledged the problem and its new software update seems to have fixed it.
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• Grab the popcorn: Facebook’s Watch Party lets you share videos in Groups

  25-07-2018 19:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook Watch Party is designed to bring groups together with some of the same interaction tools as Live videos because everyone is watching at the same time. The previously tested feature is now available worldwide for Groups.
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• Here’s how to program an RCA universal remote

  25-07-2018 19:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're tired of using a million different remotes in your home theater, office, or living room, you'll likely be interested in a single RCA universal remote. Here's how to program it for your system.
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• This giant LEGO Hogwarts set is a Harry Potter fan’s dream

  25-07-2018 19:13
  Today a Harry Potter LEGO set dream comes to life – and it’s not a MOC, it’s a real set release. This Harry Potter’s Wizarding World’s latest is a 6,020-piece LEGO set the likes of which have never been released before. As such, it’s also going to cost you the appropriate amount of cash: A cool four hundred bucks American, … Continue reading
  
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• Apple Watch Series 4: Everything you need to know

  25-07-2018 19:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ready for an all new Apple Watch for 2018? It looks like Apple may be planning a complete redesign with improved health features. Here are all the details about the upcoming Apple Watch Series 4.
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• How to build a modern movie studio through connections and social media

  25-07-2018 19:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Colby Miller (right) and James Datri (middle) talk to director Andres Rovira on the set of indie horror film Come, Said The Night (2018). Your Instagram or Facebook feed is likely already full of film commercials, sponsored ads, and original content from major media brands, cropped and curated to fit the platform. So forget billboards […]
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• The Traeger Timberline 850 turns BBQ from art to science

  25-07-2018 19:01
  This review took a lot of pork. Over the last few months, I’ve used the Traeger Timberline 850 several times a week. Cooking on this grill is easier than using an oven. With a little bit of planning, a person can simultaneously grill a flock of chickens, a couple of pork butts and a load of veggies and have them turn out perfectly. I did, and it was the best Mother’s Day ever.
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  It’s simple: This grill can cook the perfect brisket every time. It doesn’t take
  
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• The Mission Workshop Radian is the one bag to rule them all

  25-07-2018 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With durable construction, adaptability to any environment, and enough capacity for cameras, computers, and a week’s worth of clothes, the Radian is one epic adventure pack -- if you can afford it.
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• Your new phone’s display was a waste of money

  25-07-2018 18:54
  Today I’m going to go over the reasons why the money spent on newly enlarged or otherwise differently-shaped displays is wasted. From the time the new display was made to the point at which it became a standard, in that timeframe. In that span of time, that extra bit of display that wasn’t in the mix before – that’s useless. … Continue reading
  
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• Hitman 2 Sniper Assassin competition launches with a big prize

  25-07-2018 18:53
  Hitman 2 may not be arriving until later this year, but a portion of the game is already playable now. Dubbed Sniper Assassin, this is something of a challenge mode that tasks players with snuffing out targets within a 15 minute time limit. As you’d expect from the Hitman series, Sniper Assassin allows you to get very creative with your … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Hellblade’ comes to VR, free for those who own the game on Steam

  25-07-2018 18:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is already an incredibly immersive game, and it will become even more so when it comes to HTC Vive and Oculus Rift on July 31. The VR version will be free for those who own the game on Steam.
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• ‘Fallout: Miami’ mod offers ‘Fallout 4’ a taste of (a destroyed) paradise

  25-07-2018 18:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The official trailer for Fallout: Miami -- a mod for Fallout 4 -- has been released, and it looks to be made with as much polish as the original game. The mod contains an all-new area and missions.
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• Steam’s revamped chat client makes it easier to game with friends

  25-07-2018 18:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Steam's overhauled chat client has exited beta and is available now for all users. The client adds group chat, channels, encrypted voice chat, and sharing of inline GIFs and videos.
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