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• Digital Trends Live: Self-lacing shoes, the future of humanity, and more

  22-02-2019 23:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On episode 71 of Digital Trends Live, host Greg Nibler and company explored the tech world's biggest stories and talked to some fascinating guests, including media theorist Douglas Rushkoff.
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• Is Verizon right to temp-lock their phones?

  22-02-2019 23:47
  Temporary locks for all new phones released by Verizon will go into effect soon if OK’ed by the FCC. A message was released today publicly, but addressed toward the FCC, from Ronan Dunne, executive vice president and group president of Verizon Wireless. In this message, Dunne suggests that it is because of identity thieves that Verizon is requesting that the … Continue reading
  
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• Controversial CRISPR baby experiment may have resulted in brain enhancements

  22-02-2019 23:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  China’s CRISPR baby saga continues to rage on. Scientists have now expressed concerns that the procedure may have also resulted in changes in the babies’ brains affecting cognition.
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• Audi taught cars to talk to traffic lights, and they’re set to be even chattier

  22-02-2019 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Audi started teaching its cars the language of traffic lights in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2016, and it has continued to expand the reach of this technology ever since.
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• Russia will send two space tourists to the ISS in late 2021

  22-02-2019 23:09
  Russia has revealed new plans to send a pair of space tourists to the International Space Station in late 2021. According to the nation’s Roscosmos, the space agency has signed a contract with Space Adventures Inc., a private spaceflight company. The space tourists will be delivered to the Russian segment in the ISS using the Soyuz spacecraft. Space tourism — … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon expands high school computer science program to all 50 states

  22-02-2019 22:24
  In January, Amazon announced a new initiative that would provide high schools in New York with computer science classes, helping them prepare the next generation for future coding careers. In an announcement this week, Amazon revealed that it will expand its Amazon Future Engineer program to cover more than 1,000 high schools throughout all 50 United States and the District … Continue reading
  
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• Goose the Cat from Captain Marvel’s livestream left us wanting more

  22-02-2019 22:14
  Throughout Marvel and Disney’s extensive marketing campaign for Captain Marvel, there’s been one character from the movie who has completely captured the hearts of fans: Goose the cat. We’ve seen Goose in a number of different marketing materials, from posters to trailers, but today, Marvel went even bigger, giving Goose his own livestream. Yes, for about an hour this afternoon, … Continue reading
  
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• Apple’s hopes for TV domination: Every video, every source, on every screen

  22-02-2019 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Curious about what Apple's answer to Netflix will be? Us too. So we combed through some patents, and looked at the landscape, to come up with a bold prediction: Apple's streaming service will be way bigger than anyone thinks.
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• Apple is arming up to redefine TV just like it did the phone

  22-02-2019 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Curious about what Apple's answer to Netflix will be? Us too. So we combed through some patents, and looked at the landscape, to come up with a bold prediction: Apple's streaming service will be way bigger than anyone thinks.
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• McLaren 600LT Spider by MSO adds green for envy

  22-02-2019 21:39
  If the 2020 McLaren 600LT Spider wasn’t quite exclusive enough for you, how about a one-off bespoke version of the 592 horsepower convertible? The British automaker’s McLaren Special Operations team has taken the latest Longtail and given it a thorough makeover, taking inspiration from the now-classic McLaren 675LT. The result is the McLaren 600LT Spider by MSO, which will make … Continue reading
  
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• Virgin Galactic completes another test flight, this time with a passenger

  22-02-2019 21:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Virgin Galactic chief astronaut instructor Beth Moses rode the company's spacecraft as a passenger on Friday, a key milestone toward commercial availability of the flights later this year. Moses rode along to test "cabin design elements."
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• Bizarre ancient sea creature’s soft innards reveal its true identity

  22-02-2019 21:32
  Around half a billion years ago, the world’s oceans were home to a bizarrely shaped creature measuring up to 4cm in length. Called stylophoran, the species had an unusual appearance that included a single long appendage and a flat body, making it difficult for scientists to determine where it falls on the animal family tree. After more than 150 years … Continue reading
  
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• Huawei Mate X just out-folded Samsung on day zero

  22-02-2019 21:12
  The Samsung Galaxy Fold was revealed yesterday, and today Huawei accidentally revealed their foldable Mate X. I say “accidentally” like it wasn’t expected that this billboard wouldn’t “leak” the moment it was unrolled – such is the way of things at Mobile World Congress. Such is the way of basically every big tech convention since inception. But that’s beside the … Continue reading
  
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• The best wireless Bluetooth headphones for 2019

  22-02-2019 21:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With sleek form factors, prime audio quality, and the freedom of untethered listening, there has never been a better time to pick up a pair of wireless headphones. These are the best ones currently available.
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• Microsoft plots E3 2019 reveal for next-gen Xbox

  22-02-2019 21:02
  With the news that Sony is choosing to sit E3 2019 out, Microsoft won’t have to compete quite as hard for attention when it makes its own announcements. It seems like the company is going to take advantage of that opportunity in a big way, as a new report claims that it will reveal what’s next for Xbox during the … Continue reading
  
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• This feature-packed parka includes a Wi-Fi hotspot to keep you plugged in

  22-02-2019 20:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Norrland Parka is a winter jacket that offers more than 20 features, including pockets for storing smartphones, tablets, and earbuds, as well as a USB battery pack and a Wi-Fi hotspot for staying connected on the go.
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• This feature-packed parka includes a Wi-Fi hot spot to keep you plugged in

  22-02-2019 20:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Norrland Parka is a winter jacket that offers more than 20 features, including pockets for storing smartphones, tablets, and earbuds, as well as a USB battery pack and a Wi-Fi hotspot for staying connected on the go.
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• LEGO Ford Mustang is a 60s icon with mod potential

  22-02-2019 20:50
  A decent 1960s Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 could easily set you back six-figures, so classic pony car fans on a budget might prefer the latest LEGO Mustang model instead. Demanding a far more acceptable $149.99 from your wallet, the downside to the LEGO Creator Ford Mustang is that it’s a little smaller than the real thing. Still, at 13-inches long, … Continue reading
  
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• Sony RX100 VI review

  22-02-2019 20:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The sixth generation of Sony's powerful but compact RX100 camera delivers more zoom, incredible speed, robust 4K video, and still fits in the palm of your hand.
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• Nvidia GTX 1660 Ti vs. RTX 2060

  22-02-2019 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When Turing graphics cards battle it out, is it all about the price? Not anymore. Nvidia's GTX 1660 Ti is a new Turing GPU without ray tracing or DLSS, but how does it compare to its RTX brethren? We pit the 1660 Ti vs. RTX 2060 to find out.
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• Which Android apps will stop working in 2019? [UPDATE]

  22-02-2019 20:27
  In the year 2019, Google will once again push forward API requirements for apps of all sorts, rendering old apps obsolete. If you use an app that’s updated fairly regularly, you’ve got nothing to worry about. However, if you’re using an app that’s not been updated since it was first downloaded, you might need to prepare for the inevitable. UPDATE: … Continue reading
  
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• Walmart slices prices on PS4 DualShock 4 controllers just in time for Anthem

  22-02-2019 20:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The standard black PS4 controller is what usually comes with the console itself, but if you want to add something a bit more customized your gaming experience, Walmart is offering a wide variety of colorful DualShock 4 controllers at discounted prices.
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• Mounting a TV? Here are the best stud finders of 2019

  22-02-2019 20:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Endlessly searching for a stud in your wall can be a chore. Fortunately, these stud finders are both high-tech and straightforward, meaning you can drill, nail, and hang with the utmost confidence.
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• Samsung’s Galaxy Fold is an early adopter’s dream gadget - The Verge

  22-02-2019 20:16
  Samsung’s Galaxy Fold is an early adopter’s dream gadget  The VergeNobody gets it right on the first try. And there are already keen hints, if you know where to look, that Samsung's Galaxy Fold may not have gotten it right. But can ...
  
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• Virgin Galactic’s spaceplane just took its first passenger to space

  22-02-2019 20:01
  Virgin Galactic set a new personal best for space flight today, with SpaceShipTwo, the VSS Unity, successfully reaching space for the second time. It was a trifecta of achievements for Richard Branson’s commercial space flight endeavor, with new records in speed, altitude, and crewing. The company had previously reached space for the first time in December 2018, with VSS Unity … Continue reading
  
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• The best Grand Theft Auto V mods

  22-02-2019 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Grand Theft Auto V is best on the PC for many reasons, and modifications may be the most important. You can cause riots, spawn unique cars, and play as a cop with just a few extra files.
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• Engineer turns his old Apple lle into an wheeled robot, and even gives it a sword

  22-02-2019 19:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  How do you give new life to a 30-year-old computer? Software engineer Mike Kohn found a way by transforming his old Apple IIe into a wheeled robot. Check it out in all its 1980s glory.
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• Limited-time sale knocks $500 off the price of the Razer Blade Pro 17

  22-02-2019 19:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for an ultra-powerful laptop for yourself or someone else? You're in for some luck. Razer is running a sale on some of its best gaming laptops, cutting down pricing on the Razer Blade 15 and the Razer Blade Pro 17. 
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• Fallout 76 Wild Appalachia update detailed as 2019 roadmap revealed

  22-02-2019 19:39
  Fallout 76 got off to a pretty rocky start, but today, 100 days after the game released, Bethesda is looking to put that dark period behind it. Today the company delivered two roadmaps for Fallout 76: one that covers the game’s upcoming Wild Appalachia update, and another that goes through the entirety of 2019 in more general terms. In all, … Continue reading
  
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• 5G-enabled handset shipments to cross 140 million in India by 2025: Report

  22-02-2019 19:32
  Shipments of 5G-enabled smartphones would exceed 140 million in India by 2025, a new report by technology market research firm CyberMedia Research (CMR) said on Friday.
  
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• Subtle 2020 Volvo XC90 refresh hides huge electrification change

  22-02-2019 19:03
  Volvo has revealed its refreshed 2020 XC90 SUV, but more important than the gently-massaged design is the new mild hybrid system that the automaker says will spread throughout its range. The second-generation XC90 was the first of Volvo’s reinvention vehicles, launching a new design language, new range of engines, and a more luxurious – and distinctly Swedish – experience inside … Continue reading
  
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• Microsoft Xbox Game Pass games on Switch: Just a sampling

  22-02-2019 19:02
  Microsoft clearly wants to take over the entire gaming market with their Game Pass service. Today’s rumor suggests Microsoft is headed to Nintendo Switch with the service – a revamped version of the service – to bring a wide variety of titles to the console as a subscription for Microsoft account holders. Those unfamiliar with Microsoft’s gaming development dealings will … Continue reading
  
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• Metro Exodus update brings DLSS improvements to Nvidia RTX 20-series PCs

  22-02-2019 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Having issues in Metro Exodus? A February 21 update for the title recently delivered enhancements to Nvidia’s deep learning supersampling feature and other fixes for low-specced PCs. 
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• The rumors were true. Nvidia’s 1660 Ti GPU, a $280 powerhouse, has arrived

  22-02-2019 18:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nvidia has officially launched the GTX 1660 Ti, its next-generation, Turing-based GPU. It promises to deliver all the performance and efficiency for all modern games, but without stepping into the high price range of the RTX series. 
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• Apple may be making noise-canceling headphones safer to use on the streets

  22-02-2019 18:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Over-the-ear headphones are massively popular, but they block a lot of outside sounds, which increases the risk of accidents. A new Apple invention hints at a way to have great sound, and great safety, and it might be coming soon.
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• Destiny 2: Where to find Xur for the weekend of February 22

  22-02-2019 18:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The weekly vendor in Destiny 2: Forsaken always brings Exotic weapons and armor, some of the toughest loot to find in the game. Here's everything you need to know to track down Xur: Where he is, when he shows up, and what he's stocking.
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• Kia is bringing a bionic-looking electric concept car to the Geneva Auto Show

  22-02-2019 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Kia wants to hog the spotlight at the 2019 Geneva Auto Show by revealing a head-turning electric concept car. The yet-unnamed model reaffirms the brand's commitment to electrification, while taking design and performance to new levels.
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• Huge Sony Xperia leak reveals Xperia 1 flagship and MWC 2019 news

  22-02-2019 18:09
  It seems that MWC 2019 will be a big show for Sony. The company is said to be bringing four new Xperia phones with it to Barcelona, including the flagship Xperia 1, which was formerly known as the Xperia XZ4. Today, specifications and pricing information for all four phones leaked out, along with the knowledge that it’ll be only be … Continue reading
  
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• Redmi Note 7 Launch in India on February 28 Teased by Flipkart - Gadgets 360

  22-02-2019 18:07
  Redmi Note 7 Launch in India on February 28 Teased by Flipkart  Gadgets 360Redmi Note 7 has been teased on Flipkart just days ahead of its formal launch in India. The online marketplace has created a microsite to hint at the online ...
  
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• OnePlus 7 specs leaked: 48MP, 5G in effect

  22-02-2019 18:02
  Today we’re looking at a set of specifications for the OnePlus 7, having a peek at how it takes the line to a new level. The OnePlus 7 looks like it’ll reach for the logical conclusion in smartphone frontside evolution – one big display, no distractions. The specs sheet we’ve got today suggests the OnePlus 7 will tote a sizable … Continue reading
  
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• Waymo’s self-driving prototype obeys a traffic cop’s hand signals

  22-02-2019 17:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  One of Waymo's self-driving prototypes successfully navigated a situation that leaves even some human drivers confused: An intersection whose traffic lights are down. It waited for the traffic cop to wave it on.
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• Samsung’s Galaxy Buds have features Apple needs to copy

  22-02-2019 17:54
  The Samsung Galaxy Buds aren’t the company’s first ride on the wireless earbud rodeo, and it shows. Successor to the Gear IconX earbuds last year, the new set is easier to carry, to charge, and to use. In fact, as an avid AirPod fan, there’s a whole lot here that Samsung got right which Apple could learn from. Samsung gets … Continue reading
  
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• LeBron James’ Space Jam 2 gets an official release date

  22-02-2019 17:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  LeBron James has brought on Black Panther director Ryan Coogler to produce his upcoming Space Jam sequel, with Terence Nance attached to direct the film. Space Jam 2 is expected to hit theaters in July 2021.
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• Kickstarter campaign aims to help make 3D-printed space habitats for Mars

  22-02-2019 17:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mars X-House is an ambitious project that's intended to create a prototype future Mars habitat using 3D printing. And, thanks to a new Kickstarter campaign, you can be a part of it.
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• GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is $280 for 120FPS Fortnite, Apex Legends, PUBG

  22-02-2019 17:02
  NVIDIA revealed the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics card today and aimed for young folks with an eye for Battle Royale. Titles like PUBG, Apex Legends, and Fortnite, are apparently able to play at 120-frames per second with this graphics processor – which is pretty much the most you could ask for. While that’s going on, you’ll find that you’ve … Continue reading
  
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• Transform into a tetromino master with our Tetris 99 tips and tricks

  22-02-2019 16:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tetris 99 is the latest battle royale game to stir up quite a bit of commotion. The Nintendo Switch Online exclusive adds a few new unexplained quirks to the Tetris formula. We've got you covered with our Tetris 99 tips and tricks.
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• Transform into a tetrimino master with our Tetris 99 tips and tricks

  22-02-2019 16:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tetris 99 is the latest battle royale game to stir up quite a bit of commotion. The Nintendo Switch Online exclusive adds a few new unexplained quirks to the Tetris formula. We've got you covered with our Tetris 99 tips and tricks.
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• 2020 iPhone 5G will reportedly have a big (and tiny) chip surprise inside

  22-02-2019 16:40
  Apple’s 2020 iPhone could make a significant architecture change inside, adopting 5nm chips for the first time as the Cupertino firm refines its iOS platform. The current iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max use Apple’s A12 Bionic processor, which is built on a 7 nanometer process. Indeed, the chipset was the first mainstream 7nm processor to reach the mass market. … Continue reading
  
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• Hestan unleashes custom restaurant cooking suites for home chefs

  22-02-2019 16:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hestan's new line of customizable indoor cooking suites for home chefs features ranges and range tops in a variety of sizes, single or dual fuel sources, number of burners, and griddles in two sizes with single or multiple heat zones.
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• Become a master chef with restaurant-grade gear you can put in your home

  22-02-2019 16:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hestan's new line of customizable indoor cooking suites for home chefs features ranges and range tops in a variety of sizes, single or dual fuel sources, number of burners, and griddles in two sizes with single or multiple heat zones.
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