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• NASA says Bennu surprises include particle plumes and rough terrain

  19-03-2019 23:12
  Asteroid Bennu, the space rock currently orbited by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, has offered up a couple surprise discoveries over past weeks, according to the space agency. OSIRIS-REx arrived at Bennu back in December 2018, kicking off a couple years of observations before the spacecraft’s eventual return to Earth. If everything goes as planned, NASA will receive a physical sample collected … Continue reading
  
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• Digital Trends Live: MySpace server failure, neuroscience in marketing, and more

  19-03-2019 23:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On Tuesday's episode of Digital Trends Live, we discussed trending tech topics like Google's keynote at the Game Developers Conference and welcomed guests Spencer Gerrol of Spark Neuro and Arthur Orduna of Avis to the show.
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• The 9 biggest questions about Google’s Stadia game streaming service

  19-03-2019 22:27
  Google’s Stadia is an impressive piece of engineering to be sure: Delivering high definition, high framerate, low latency video to devices like tablets and phones is an accomplishment in itself. But the game streaming services faces serious challenges if it wants to compete with the likes of Xbox and PlayStation, or even plain old PCs and smartphones.
  Here are our nine biggest questions about what the service will be and how it’ll work.
  1. What’s the game selection like?
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• Grab 1 terabyte of SSD storage for just $100 with this sale on Amazon

  19-03-2019 22:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're looking for an excellent opportunity to pick up a 1TB SSD at a low price, Amazon has you covered with Samsung's 860 QVO 1TB 2.5-inch SATA III Internal SSD. It is an excellent offering for both multimedia enthusiasts and gamers.
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• The Deliverator compact EV brings green deliveries to cramped cities

  19-03-2019 22:11
  Arcimoto has launched pre-orders for the Deliverator, a three-wheeled electric vehicle designed specifically for deliveries. The vehicle has a 100-mile range and a top speed of 75mph, making it more substantial than the small autonomous delivery buggies some other companies have introduced. The model offers better efficiency than traditional delivery trucks, however. The Deliverator has a small, buggy-like shape; it … Continue reading
  
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• Camera maker Insta360 raises $30M as it eyes 2020 IPO

  19-03-2019 22:10
  Insta360,one of the pioneers in making 360-degree cameras, just raised $30 million in a Series C+ funding round from Chinese investors, including Everest Venture Capital, MG Holdings and Huajin Capital.
  The Shenzhen-based camera maker declined to disclose its latest valuation. It plans to use the fresh proceeds in research and development, marketing and after-sales services in its key international markets, including the United States and Japan, which are the company’s second and thir
  
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• Pandora now lets you mess with the secret sauce for its music playlists

  19-03-2019 22:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pandora introduced a new feature called Modes, allowing subscribers to pick between six different algorithms that determine what the popular music streaming service will decide to play.
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• Everything we know about the upcoming Hellboy movie

  19-03-2019 22:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hellboy is returning to the big screen in April 2019, with Stranger Things actor David Harbour taking on the title role. Here's everything we know so far about the reboot of the franchise.
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• Netflix’s Battle Kitty Is Its Next Interactive Animated Show for Kids

  19-03-2019 21:59
  Netflix has announced a new interactive show for kids called Battle Kitty, from Matt Layzell (Sanjay and Craig), which is set in “a futuristic-medieval world”. There’s no release date.
  
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• Yes, Apple’s new iMacs look great, but they do have one glaring problem

  19-03-2019 21:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With processors ranging up to the eight-core Core i9, the 2019 iMac update looks like a pretty solid upgrade to Apple's classic all-in-one. But hidden in the details of the product page, there's one outdated component Apple is holding onto.
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• What’s new on Netflix and what movies and shows are leaving in April 2019

  19-03-2019 21:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Our complete list of what's new on Netflix for April 2019 and which titles will be removed will help you catch up on your bingeing, and also ensure you don't miss any titles heading into the streaming ether.
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• HP spring sale: Save up to 58 percent on laptops, desktops, printers, and more

  19-03-2019 21:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  From now until March 23, the HP spring sale lets you take as much as 58 percent off of a huge range of laptops, desktop PCs, printers, and more, potentially saving you more than $1,000. We’ve rounded up a dozen of the best deals right here.
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• Acer Predator XB3 review

  19-03-2019 21:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Predator XB3 isn’t for the faint of heart. But if you have a system that can push over 100 frames per second in 4K screen resolution, this monster of a monitor might be the perfect match for your overpowered gaming rig.
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• Castle Crashers Remastered hits Switch and PS4 this year

  19-03-2019 21:30
  It’s hard to believe that it’s been more than 10 years since Castle Crashers first found its way to Xbox 360. In the time since then, it’s found a lot of fans on a variety of different platforms, and developer The Behemoth announced today that it isn’t quite done porting the game to new consoles yet. Castle Crashers Remastered, which … Continue reading
  
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• I can’t stop taking cat photos with the Nokia 9 PureView

  19-03-2019 21:13
  If you’re looking for a large number of cat photos, in excruciating detail down to individual whiskers, all taken with the Nokia 9 PureView, then you’ve come to the right place. HMD’s reboot of the “PureView” brand was met with a mixture of hope and anxiety back at Mobile World Congress 2019 last month, fond memories of devices like the … Continue reading
  
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• MoviePass brings back $9.95 unlimited plan, but there’s a catch

  19-03-2019 21:07
  MoviePass has resurrected its $9.95/month unlimited subscription plan, offering consumers a limited time chance at getting to see as many movies as they’d like in a month for less than ten bucks. The company previously offered this unlimited movie plan, but changed it soon after as the company’s coffers were drained and it scrambled to stay in business. Though the … Continue reading
  
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• Digital Trends Live: Tesla Model Y, The Missing Link, and good digital hygiene

  19-03-2019 20:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Episode 89 of Digital Trends Live covered topics including Tesla's newest crossover, as well as an interview with What's Trending co-founder Shira Lazar. We also talked about Laika Studios' latest stop-motion animated film, Missing Link.
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• Which iMac should you buy? Here’s our guide to picking a new Apple all-in-one

  19-03-2019 20:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With new processors and graphics cards for both the 4K and 5K models, the iMac feels like a good option for creatives again. But which should you buy? Here's our guide to choosing the right Apple all-in-one for your needs.
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• The best smart home fitness tech

  19-03-2019 20:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Are you looking for smart fitness devices that will really help your workouts, no matter where you like to exercise? These smart home gadgets are designed to help you analyze your workouts and keep track of how you are doing.
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• FWD vs. RWD vs. AWD

  19-03-2019 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Let's face it, you've likely heard front-, rear-, and all-wheel drive mentioned before in some context or another. But what do these terms mean, especially in terms of performance? We’ve got the answers.
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• Apple iPad Mini 5 vs. iPad Mini 4: What’s new in Apple’s long-awaited refresh?

  19-03-2019 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The long-awaited refresh of the iPad Mini is finally here, but just how big an upgrade does the iPad Mini 5 represent? We compare it to the outgoing iPad Mini 4 in various categories to delve into the differences and pick a winner.
  The post Apple iPad Mini 5 vs. iPad Mini 4: What’s new in Apple’s long-awaited refresh? appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Here’s all the news from the Google Stadia GDC presentation

  19-03-2019 20:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google announced its new game streaming service Stadia during GDC 2019. Here is all the news from the event, including news on YouTube streaming and quickly accessing your favorite new games.
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• Apex Legends season 1 patch notes detail Octane, Legend hitbox changes

  19-03-2019 20:08
  Season 1 has officially arrived in Apex Legends, and alongside it is a rather hefty patch. Not only does this patch add the season 1 Battle Pass to the game, but it also adds the new Octane Legend. Though a new playable Legend is always going to be one of the biggest parts – if not the biggest part – … Continue reading
  
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• Google sent Stadia development kits to more than 100 game studios

  19-03-2019 20:07
  Google took the wraps off its anticipated video game streaming platform today, unveiling Stadia at the Game Developers Conference. The company has laid out the details for both future players and developers, stating that it will be working on building games exclusively for its new platform via its new Stadia Games and Entertainment division. The company has already started working … Continue reading
  
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• Here’s how you’ll access Google’s Stadia cloud gaming service

  19-03-2019 20:03
  Googleisn’t launching a gaming console. The company is launching a service instead: Stadia. You’ll be able to run a game on a server and stream the video feed to your device. You won’t need to buy new hardware to access Stadia, but Stadia won’t be available on all devices from day one.
  “With Google, your games will be immediately discoverable by 2 billion people on a Chrome browser, Chromebook, Chromecast, Pixel device. And we have plans to support more browsers and
  
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• The U.S. government plans to drop $500M on a ridiculously powerful supercomputer

  19-03-2019 20:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The U.S. Department of Energy has announced plans to build a $500 million exascale supercomputer by 2021. The project, known as the Aurora supercomputer, is expected to boost research efforts in fields such as public health.
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• Google Stadia Specs Reveal Custom AMD GPU, 16GB RAM, SSD Cloud Storage

  19-03-2019 19:56
  Google reveals Stadia specifications including GPU, CPU, RAM, and more.
  
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• Inflating smart pills could be a painless alternative to injections

  19-03-2019 19:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Could an inflating pill containing hidden microneedles replace painful injections? The creators of the RaniPill robotic capsule think so — and they have the human trials to prove it.
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• Fiat wants to transform the cheeky 500 city car into an urban Tesla

  19-03-2019 19:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fiat is finally preparing a new 500. Scheduled to make its debut in early 2020, the retro-chic city car will go electric in part to comply with looming emissions regulations.
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• Stadia Crowd Play and State Share take streaming to new dimension

  19-03-2019 19:36
  With Google Stadia, cloud gaming is about to get a lot more interactive – especially on the streaming front. Users will be able to stream gameplay in the Stadia platform (in a web browser), and can use Crowd Play and State Share to invite viewers in to play, too. With Crowd Play, it’s about joining in live, with State Share, … Continue reading
  
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• Google is creating its own first-party game studio

  19-03-2019 19:23
  Googleunveiled its cloud gaming platform, Stadia, at a conference in San Francisco. While most of the conference showcased well-known games you can play on your PC, Xbox One or PlayStation 4, the company also announced it is launching its own first-party game studio, Stadia Games and Entertainment.
  Jade Raymond is going to head the studio and was here to announce the first details. The company is going to work on exclusive games for Stadia. But the studio will have a bigger role than that.
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• Digital Trends Live: New iPads, Olympic robots, and A.I. predicts March Madness

  19-03-2019 19:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On episode 88 of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Drew Prindle broke down the biggest news stories of the day, including Apple's new iPads and robot helpers at the Toyko Olympics. They also spoke with NBA analyst Michael Holton.
  The post Digital Trends Live: New iPads, Olympic robots, and A.I. predicts March Madness appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Google’s Stadia lets you stream big-time games from nearly any device

  19-03-2019 19:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At GDC 2019, Google unveiled Stadia, a game streaming service that lets you play games on PC, tablets, smartphones, and TVs. Stadia looks to open up gaming to everyone, removing the need to buy additional hardware.
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• Google Stadia to Launch in 2019 for US, Canada, UK, and Europe

  19-03-2019 19:12
  Google Stadia release date announced at GDC 2019.
  
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• Tesla wirelessly gives the Model 3 a 5-percent increase in power

  19-03-2019 19:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tesla again showed the potential of its innovative over-the-air software updating system by making the Model 3 five percent more powerful via a firmware update. The Performance model gained 23 horsepower.
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• Dish TV customers can access up to 13 NCAA March Madness games in 4K

  19-03-2019 19:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're a basketball fan looking to get your fix of NCAA Championship action in 4K, Dish TV will be airing up to 13 of the tournament games in the ultra high-def format, starting on Tuesday.
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• Google Stadia’s secret sauce: No cheating, no hacking

  19-03-2019 18:58
  Google Stadia is a streaming game platform that works cross-platform by hosting games on Google’s servers and streaming to devices of many sorts. Users will be able to play with ease and without needing to worry about toxic players, cheaters, and/or hackers. Using new technology that takes advantage of machine learning, Google will monitor gamers and make certain they’re not … Continue reading
  
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• Google scores a custom AMD GPU to power its Stadia cloud gaming hardware

  19-03-2019 18:58
  Google’snew Stadia game streaming service may be great for people who don’t own a powerful PC or console, but those games have to run somewhere — specifically, in a Google datacenter. And the hardware they run on will be largely powered by a custom graphics card from AMD that, on paper at least, puts the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X to shame.
  In its presentation at GDC today, Google touted its partnership with AMD, which created the unnamed card for integration with its Stadia &ldquo
  
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• What year is this? Apple might drop a new iPod tomorrow

  19-03-2019 18:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After two days of surprise hardware releases that have brought us new iPads and iMacs, rumor has it that we may see an update of Apple's iPod as soon as tomorrow, sparking a mixture of nostalgia and curiosity.
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• Google Stadia gets its very own WiFi-connected controller

  19-03-2019 18:48
  Now that Google Stadia is out in the open, the question of control comes to mind. When you’re playing on a PC, controlling games through Stadia should be pretty straightforward, as you’ll simply use your computer’s mouse and keyboard. What about when you want to play on a tablet, phone, or TV? For that, Google has created a controller specifically … Continue reading
  
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• Google Stadia Game Streaming Platform, Stadia Controller Announced at GDC 2019

  19-03-2019 18:35
  Google announce Stadia game streaming platform and controller at GDC 2019.
  
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• Trek’s new bike helmet is 48 times safer than the one you’re wearing

  19-03-2019 18:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Trek and Bontrager have taken the wraps off of a new cycling helmet that uses WaveCel technology to dramatically reduce head injuries by dispersing the impact in a way that is 48 times safer than current helmets.
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• Google Stadia explained: Cloud as console

  19-03-2019 18:31
  The Google Stadia announcement showed a unique sort of gaming platform where gamers, developers, and streamers (and streaming viewers) are combined. Their wants and needs are all in the mix, and YouTube is also onboard. This is streaming high fidelity AAA games to any Chrome web browser instance, even with low latency. This is the continuation of Project Stream, and … Continue reading
  
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• Sony’s latest sensor is stacked, backlit, and equipped with a global shutter

  19-03-2019 18:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Say this five times fast: Backlit, stacked, global shutter sensor. Sony managed to cram all three technologies into one sensor. The result is a high-speed sensor with a higher resolution without sacrificing low-light quality.
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• An Everyday Household Gadget Could Hold The Secret For NASA's Next Hunt For Extraterrestrial Life - Forbes

  19-03-2019 18:07
  An Everyday Household Gadget Could Hold The Secret For NASA's Next Hunt For Extraterrestrial Life  ForbesResearch by scientists at University of California, Riverside suggests that carbon monoxide may, in fact, be a positive biosignature, and its detection could help ...
  
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• USB4: Everything you need to know

  19-03-2019 18:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  USB4 is on the horizon and alongside a massive boost in speed it's also unifying with the Thunderbolt 3 standard to help finally create a singular wired connection protocol that all devices can enjoy.
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• Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs puts Apple ARKit to work this spring

  19-03-2019 18:00
  GDC 2019 kicks off today, and one of the big announcements from the first day involves Angry Birds, which will soon be making the jump to augmented reality. Today, Rovio and Resolution Games announced Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs, which is something of a follow up to the virtual reality game of the same name. While Angry Birds is … Continue reading
  
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• Firefox 66 is here and it will soon block irritating autoplay videos

  19-03-2019 17:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Do web advertisements have you frustrated? Mozilla is here to help. The latest version of the browser will soon block autoplaying videos by default and will also help make web page scrolling smoother.
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• iPod Touch 2019 price and release teased for tomorrow

  19-03-2019 17:50
  It’s not long now before we see the next iPod Touch, a device we’ve not seen refreshed since July of 2015. Word from rather reliable sources suggested this week that a three-device reveal schedule was set for this week, including a new set of iPads, a new iMac, and a new iPod Touch. This device will look and feel similar … Continue reading
  
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• A maxed-out iMac Pro just got even more ridiculous

  19-03-2019 17:49
  Apple’s new iMac (2019) isn’t the only all-in-one Mac getting an update today, with the iMac Pro adding some ultra-expensive performance upgrades too. The professional desktop wasn’t about to let its mainstream iMac sibling get all the changes, with a hefty 256GB RAM update the pinnacle of the madness. Head over to the iMac Pro configurator today, and you’ll find … Continue reading
  
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