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• Your car windshield could be an AR hologram in 2020

  18-09-2018 23:53
  Holographic car windshields that overlay augmented reality graphics atop the real world could be closer than you think, with Porsche, Hyundai, and others tapping a smart glass startup developing the transparent tech. WayRay has been working on holographic augmented reality head-up display technologies since 2012, developing a compact hologram projector that could change what you see through your car’s windows. … Continue reading
  
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• Spock’s planet ‘Vulcan’ found years after Star Trek prediction

  18-09-2018 23:39
  Star Trek character Spock originated from the fictional planet Vulcan, which was said to (probably) exist in real life orbiting around the star 40 Eridani A. That prediction was made in 1991 by series creator Gene Roddenberry and a trio of astronomers, and now decades later it has been proven mostly true: a planet at that location has been discovered. … Continue reading
  
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• New monitors from Philips are sleek, color-accurate, cost less than $200

  18-09-2018 23:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Phillips' new E-Series line of monitors bring thin-bezel, color accurate 1080p IPS LED displays to the market in three different sizes without breaking the bank, while also packing in AMD FreeSync technology for gamers.
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• New monitors from Philips are sleek, color-accurate, and under $200

  18-09-2018 23:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Phillips' new E-Series line of monitors bring thin-bezel, color accurate 1080p IPS LED displays to the market in three different sizes without breaking the bank, while also packing in AMD FreeSync technology for gamers.
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• You’re too late to reserve a 2019 Audi e-tron First Edition

  18-09-2018 23:05
  Audi may have only given the 2019 Audi e-tron its official launch last night, but already it has stopped taking reservations for the top-spec model. The 2019 e-tron First Edition is a limited-run of the all-electric SUV, intended to mark the car’s debut as well as max out its specifications. So, while the regular 2019 e-tron Premium Plus trim will … Continue reading
  
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• Fasting and low calorie diets spur anti-aging molecule production

  18-09-2018 22:55
  A new study has revealed the potential anti-aging effects of fasting and calorie restriction on the vascular system. The research, which comes out of Georgia State University, focused on vascular aging due to its important role in the overall process of aging. During the work, scientists discovered a molecule produced during times of low food intake that slows down the … Continue reading
  
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• Nintendo Switch Online: When it launches and what to know

  18-09-2018 22:45
  After months of talking about it, today Nintendo Switch Online is finally launching. Once Switch Online is live, you’ll need to pay a yearly (or monthly fee) to continue playing multiplayer games online, but there are a number of extra perks for those who choose to subscribe. The big question now is when, exactly, the service will launch. Nintendo detailed … Continue reading
  
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• Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2 pair stunning retro style with 809hp heart

  18-09-2018 22:44
  Ferrari may be shocking purists with its talk of an SUV, but the Italian automaker isn’t forgetting about super-seductive sports cars either, as the new Monza duo demonstrates. Unveiled as part of the company’s Capital Market’s Day at its Maranello factory today, the Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2 are the vanguard of a new series, dubbed “Icona.” The new segment … Continue reading
  
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• Images of Google Home Hub leak ahead of company’s October hardware event

  18-09-2018 22:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google Assistant has the capability to work with displays. A set of leaked images suggest Google plans to take advantage of this feature with its new Home Hub, an Echo Show-type device.
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• State Department email hack left some employee info vulnerable

  18-09-2018 22:05
  Earlier this month, the State Department issued an alert revealing that its unclassified email system had been compromised. As a result of the breach, a small number of employees may have had their personal data exposed to the hackers. Impacted individuals have been informed about the breach, which fortunately did not involve the Department’s classified email system. The alert was … Continue reading
  
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• Google is shutting down YouTube Gaming (but that isn’t a bad thing)

  18-09-2018 22:00
  A few years ago, Google launched YouTube Gaming, a dedicated app that hosted streamers and allowed gamers to find content aimed at them. Gaming has always been a big part of YouTube, but YouTube Gaming was Google’s attempt to steal away some of Twitch’s massive audience. Today, Google announced that it’ll be shutting down YouTube Gaming, but for those who … Continue reading
  
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• Ring Alarm vs. Nest Secure: which one is right for you?

  18-09-2018 21:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks to the advance of technology, it's become really easy nowadays to secure your home and protect it from thieves, intruders, and unwanted guests. Which one of these two top contenders is right for you?
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• ‘Fortnite’ is cited as a reason for 200 divorces in the U.K.

  18-09-2018 21:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Epic Games' Fortnite is extremely popular, and it can be quite addictive -- so much so that it has been cited as a reason for divorce proceedings in more than 200 separate cases in the U.K.
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• Restaurants may soon have chefs who know all about you before you walk in the door

  18-09-2018 21:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At Seattle’s Addo, chef Eric Rivera gives pop-up-style restaurants a permanent home, and he leverages everything from Instagram to a ticketing service to bring in customers.
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• In the future, restaurants may have chefs who know all about you before you walk through the door

  18-09-2018 21:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At Seattle’s Addo, chef Eric Rivera gives pop-up-style restaurants a permanent home, and he leverages everything from Instagram to a ticketing service to bring in customers.
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• The European Audio Team’s B-Sharp turntable is a family heirloom in the making

  18-09-2018 21:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  European Audio Team's B-Sharp turntable offers high-end buyers gorgeous sound and an astonishing build quality, making it a fantastic choice for those who are looking for a lifelong addition to their audio arsenal.
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• Who needs Stitch Fix? Maison Me uses A.I. to custom design clothing just for you

  18-09-2018 21:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With backing from Google, a new Silicon Valley-based startup called Maison Me is offering A.I.-assisted, designed-to-order clothing. It's like a personal styling service on steroids.
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• Google Maps for CarPlay released for iOS 12

  18-09-2018 21:07
  Google Maps has navigated its way to CarPlay, with Apple’s in-car infotainment interface opening up to Google’s app with the arrival of iOS 12. One of the most-requested features of CarPlay since it launched, it means no longer being forced to use Apple Maps when you hook your iPhone up to a compatible in-car infotainment system. Back when CarPlay launched, … Continue reading
  
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• World’s first hydrogen fuel cell trains enter service in Germany

  18-09-2018 21:06
  The world’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered trains have entered service in Germany, Alstom, the company behind it, has announced. Called the Coradia iLint, the new trains feature fuel cells that utilize oxygen and hydrogen for electricity, this resulting in a zero-emissions experience that is friendly to the environment. The Coradia iLint trains boast low noise levels and speeds up to … Continue reading
  
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• Japanese billionaire faces tricky task of choosing 8 artists for his moon trip

  18-09-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has been named as SpaceX's first-ever paying passenger for a trip to the moon in 2023. He says he wants to take eight artists with him. But how will he choose them? And will they accept?
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• Alexa can now tell you the odds of the next big football game

  18-09-2018 20:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Alexa can now answer questions about your favorite NFL teams and players, such as what team is favored to win the upcoming game or what player has racked up the most distance over the course of their career.
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• Fortnite Switch bundle announced with in-game freebies

  18-09-2018 20:53
  Nintendo is keeping its string of Switch console bundles going, today announcing a new Fortnite bundle. Officially called the Fortnite Double Helix bundle, this joins the recently-announced bundles for Pokemon Let’s Go and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, which are all launching later this year. The Fortnite Double Helix bundle will be the first out of the gate, as it’s arriving … Continue reading
  
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• Stop Waffling and Get That Brightly Colored Gadget—Science Suggests You'll Like It More

  18-09-2018 20:50 via gizmodo.com
  The process of buying a new gadget is full of traps and pitfalls. How much should I spend? Which model is better? Do I really need that much storage? And then, just when you think you’ve got everything figured out, the real boss battle raises it head: What color do I get?Read more...
  
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• Ferrari’s latest special editions are stripped down, old-school sports cars

  18-09-2018 20:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2 are inspired by some of the Italian automaker's most legendary sports cars. They mix old school rawness with modern carbon fiber construction and 789-horsepower V12 power.
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• No more scraping? Anti-frosting advance could mark end of frozen windshields

  18-09-2018 20:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hate frozen windshields in winter? Researchers at Virginia Tech may have found a way to banish them for good, thanks to the world’s first passive anti-frosting surface. Here's how it works.
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• Nintendo is offering an exclusive Fortnite bundle with the Switch

  18-09-2018 20:33
  Fortnite has taken the world by storm. In fact, the game is so popular that Epic has released versions for PC, Xbox, PS4, iOS, Android and the Nintendo Switch, making the game about as accessible as possible.
  The popularity of the game stems from the general popularity of the Battle Royale genre and popular streamers like Ninja, who have made the game so much fun to watch. But it also comes from the fun, and often fleeting, skins, dances and pick axes the game offers in its Item Shop.
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• Galaxy S10 features coming to A9 Star Pro and A7 2018 first

  18-09-2018 20:28
  There’s an event coming up in which Samsung will reveal two new smartphones, one Galaxy A9 Star Pro, the other a Galaxy A7 (2018). These new smartphones will likely hold in them the keys to the future of the Galaxy S hero line of smartphones. If our sources are correct, these devices will feature side-mounted fingerprint scanners and either 3 … Continue reading
  
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• This week’s best Deals with Gold for Xbox One (September 2018)

  18-09-2018 20:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's that time of the month again! Microsoft has posted their new Deals with Gold discounts. We've assembled a short and sweet version, highlighting only the best deals you can get right now for the Xbox One.
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• Synology DiskStation DS218+ Review

  18-09-2018 19:58
  Synology DS218+ packs in plenty of features and all the ports you might need.
  
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• YouTube Gaming Website Shutdown, App to Be Phased Out as Well

  18-09-2018 19:55
  The YouTube Gaming site will redirect users to a new destination for gaming videos on YouTube itself while the YouTube Gaming app will be phased out by March 2019.
  
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• Android P review

  18-09-2018 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google’s latest version of Android is here, and it’s called Android 9 Pie. We’ve been using it for the past few months on a Google Pixel to see how this flavor stacks up.
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• Android 9 Pie review

  18-09-2018 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google’s latest version of Android is here, and it’s called Android 9 Pie. We’ve been using it for the past few months on a Google Pixel to see how this flavor stacks up.
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• Amazon creates a bigger toy box with its new Alexa Gadgets Toolkit

  18-09-2018 19:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon is giving manufacturers of interactive devices and smart home enthusiasts a new toy with a new Alexa Gadgets Toolkit that enables the construction of accessories that pair to Echo devices.
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• Thanks to Dish Network, you can now watch live TV on American Airlines flights

  18-09-2018 19:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Are you headed on a cross-country flight but don’t want to miss any of the fall TV premieres? Dish Network and American Airlines have partnered to bring 12 live TV channels to 100 aircraft, with plans for that number to jump to 700 in 2019.
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• Google Play rewards system arrives in Japan, no sign of U.S. release yet

  18-09-2018 19:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After some rumors, Google has finally revealed the existence of Google Play Points. But for now, it's only available in Japan, and there's no indication of when a U.S. or worldwide release is planned.
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• Crazy vending machine swaps computer art for your permanent selfie

  18-09-2018 19:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Coder artist Matthias Dörfelt's camera-equipped vending machine swaps unique prints of computer-generated faces for the rights to upload your selfie onto the main Ethereum blockchain.
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• Here’s how to use Apple’s augmented reality Measure app in iOS 12

  18-09-2018 19:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Included within iOS 12, the Measure app uses Apple's ARKit to measure objects and spaces in the real world with your camera. Using the app, you can measure a piece of furniture, the distance between points, and more.
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• Fortnite patch 5.41 brings revamped Port-a-Fortress and the Soaring Solos mode

  18-09-2018 19:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Fortnite 5.41 patch notes are available right now for everyone across all platforms. This weekly content update brings with it a ton of new additions and changes including a revamped Port-a-Fortress, Soaring Solos mode, and more.
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• Best indie games on PS4 (September 2018)

  18-09-2018 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While big budget games rely on practical innovation, indie games dive head first into new, unexplored territories. If the quirky and unusual appeal to you, take a look at our list of the best indie games on PS4.
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• Bowers & Wilkins’ upgraded 600 Series speakers hit stores

  18-09-2018 18:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bowers & Wilkins has revamped its entry-level speaker lineup, borrowing some goodness from the company's flagship 800 Series speakers, which brings a more refined sound signature while keeping impressively low price points. What's not to love?
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• A vigilante botnet is taking out crypto-jacking malware

  18-09-2018 18:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new botnet is on the rise but it isn't being used to take down websites or hack servers, it's going after crypto-jacking malware. When it discovers the malware on a website, it takes it over before destroying them both.
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• 2018 Emmy Awards winners: The night of ‘Mrs. Maisel’ and diversity

  18-09-2018 18:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2018 Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by Colin Jost and Michael Che, was full of laughs and drama, as well as some surprises. Here is the full list of nominees, winners, and highlights from the show.
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• Spire Health Tags are now on Apple’s shelves

  18-09-2018 18:00
  Spire’s Health Tags, the dark and tiny devices you stick on your clothes to gather all sorts of health data from your steps, heartbeat and stress levels is now available at your local Apple Store.
  The company started out with a breath tracking device to detect when you are feeling tense and help calm you down. But four years in and its now all about the wearable “tags” you stick on items of clothing like your pants or sports bra.
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• Smart sound system will give every car passenger their own wireless audio stream

  18-09-2018 17:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Can't agree on what to listen to in the car? Imagine if each passenger could get their own way, courtesy of a personal audio stream — no headphones required. Sounds impossible, but it's almost here.
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• Samsung Galaxy S8 gets this special camera feature of the Galaxy Note 9

  18-09-2018 17:32
  After the update, Galaxy S8 and S8+ users will get to create AR Emoji and shoot Super Slow Motion videos from the native camera app itself.
  
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• Sharp launches 8K Professional Display in India

  18-09-2018 17:27
  Consumer electronics brand Sharp recently launched its professional display series at InfoComm 2018.
  
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• BenQ launches its latest solutions for corporate boardroom and retail sectors

  18-09-2018 17:21
  Visual display solutions provider BenQ unveiled its product range of solutions today including the latest range of laser projectors, digital signages and interactive flat panels for various segments such as business, home and retail.
  
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