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• Poor diets deadlier than smoking: These are the foods to cut

  04-04-2019 23:59
  Smoking, lack of exercise, not getting enough sleep — these are among the many lifestyle factors popularly known to have a negative effect on one’s health, but none of them compare to the ramifications of a poor diet, according to a new study. A poor diet is “an equal opportunity killer,” according to the study’s lead author Dr. Ashkan Afshin, … Continue reading
  
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• The Division 2 Tidal Basin DLC features the game’s first 8-player raid

  04-04-2019 23:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Raids are coming to Ubisoft's loot-shooter series at the end of April when Operation Dark Hours goes live as part of Invasion: Battle for D.C. Tidal Basin is the first part of Invasion, which is the first of four sets of free DLC.
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• Apple AirPods 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds: Which are the better buds?

  04-04-2019 23:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Who makes the better true wireless earbuds? Is it Apple, with its classic white AirPods and fantastic charging case, or Samsung, whose new Galaxy Buds boast waterproofing, a wireless charging case, and sleek ergonomic design.
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• The biggest Windows update annoyance is getting fixed

  04-04-2019 23:29
  Windows will finally stop automatically updating – usually just when you needed your PC for something important – and allow users to pause a new software installation, as Microsoft makes the OS a little more user-friendly. Described as offering “additional clarity and control over the update experience,” the new extended pause is part of a number of changes Microsoft is … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon reportedly readying its Alexa-powered answer to AirPods

  04-04-2019 23:29
  Amazonis ready to challenge Apple with a cheaper, Alexa-powered set of wireless earbuds. If successful, it would carve out a space for the popular digital assistant, and its deep connections to the rest of Amazon’s ecosystem, in the mobile world Amazon has hitherto largely failed to penetrate. But that’s a big if.
  A report from Bloomberg details the upcoming hardware, which sounds a lot like AirPods (and the handful of other wireless sets that have appeared): a pair of small wireless
  
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• Roku adds HBO subscriptions just in time for Game of Thrones

  04-04-2019 23:15
  The premiere of Game of Thrones‘ eighth and final season is quickly approaching, and Roku subscribers who need a way to watch it were given some good news today. Roku has added HBO to its Premium Subscriptions lineup, which means that Roku users can now subscribe to the network and watch its content through The Roku Channel. What’s more, Roku … Continue reading
  
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• All Call of Duty games, ranked from best to worst

  04-04-2019 23:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Call of Duty series has been around for more than 15 years, and there have been several stellar games, as well as some not-so-stellar games. These are the Call of Duty games ranked from best to worst.
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• The best Nintendo Switch deals and bundles for April 2019

  04-04-2019 22:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking to score Nintendo's latest console? We've smoked out the best Nintendo Switch deals right here, including discounts on bundles that feature must-have games like Super Mario Odyssey, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
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• Fortnite week 6 challenge guide: Visit the 5 highest elevations on the island

  04-04-2019 22:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The season eight, week six Fortnite challenges are now available for all players and one has players visit the 5 highest elevations on the map in Battle Royale. Here are all the locations and how to reach them.
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• Snap Games revealed as the next feature for Instagram to copy

  04-04-2019 22:41
  For months now, we’ve been hearing rumors which claimed that Snapchat would soon turn to gaming in its never-ending quest to attract new users away from the likes of Facebook and Instagram. For a while, it seemed like those rumors weren’t really going anywhere, but today that all changed. At the Snap Partner Summit today, the company officially unveiled Snap … Continue reading
  
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• Alexa earbuds tipped as Amazon’s AirPods rival

  04-04-2019 22:37
  Amazon hopes to ape AirPods success with a set of Alexa earbuds, it’s reported, as the retail behemoth makes another attempt to crack the mobile device market. The wireless earbuds would be Amazon’s first headphones product, though some third-party manufacturers have already integrated Alexa into their models. Amazon’s virtual assistant has proved to be a hit in the company’s Echo … Continue reading
  
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• Half-hour ‘nature pill’ found to significantly reduce cortisol levels

  04-04-2019 22:36
  Past studies have found that exposure to nature can have a calming effect on people who are stressed out, but questions remain over how much exposure is necessary to get any sort of beneficial effect. Newly published research offers one potential answer, indicating that we could greatly benefit from walking in the park on a lunch break or spending the … Continue reading
  
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• A host of new changes adds to Snapchat’s increasing functionality

  04-04-2019 22:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Snap made a series of announcements related to partnerships with other companies that will see Snapchat products being used in third-party apps. Examples include Bitmoji being available on Fitbit watches and Stories available in Tinder.
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• Fortnite week 6 challenge guide: Visit a wooden rabbit, stone pig, and metal llama

  04-04-2019 21:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This Fortnite week six challenge tasks players with finding and visiting a wooden rabbit, stone pig, and metal llama. Here is a guide to all the locations for these monuments and some tips to make it easier.
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• Foodie Fix: Kitchen gadgets - Hawaii News Now

  04-04-2019 21:50 via hawaiinewsnow.com
  Foodie Fix: Kitchen gadgets  Hawaii News NowFor this week's Foodie Fix, we are cooking up some magic in the kitchen. Frolic Hawaii contributor Thomas Obungen came in to talk with Grace Lee about some ...
  
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• 2019 Audi e-tron range revealed for US: What you need to know

  04-04-2019 21:36
  Audi has confirmed estimated range and availability for the 2019 Audi e-tron, its fully-electric SUV, and it’s likely to lead to arguments among EV fans. Announced last year, the 2019 e-tron is arguably the automaker’s most serious play in the electric space to-date, certainly in the US, taking on not only Tesla but Jaguar and others in the process. Slotting … Continue reading
  
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• Nintendo Switch weekly eShop update: See you in court

  04-04-2019 21:34
  Another work week is beginning to wind down, which means that Nintendo is back today with a new slate of games headed to the eShop. The company detailed all of the games hitting the eShop over the course of the next week, and this time around, we’ve only got Switch games to look to forward to. It seems that our … Continue reading
  
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• Digital Trends Live: Powerbeats Pro, Borderlands 3, and safer ridesharing

  04-04-2019 21:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Episode 102 of Digital Trends Live saw another blow against Facebook in a data breach that exposed data from more than 540 million users. We also sat down with Parker Hall to discuss the latest wireless headphone offerings from Beats.
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• Four-legged whale skeleton found in Peru is 43 million years old

  04-04-2019 21:23
  Newly published research sheds light on the ancestors of modern day whales, describing creatures that lived millions of years ago and, oddly enough, swam through water using four legs. According to the study, paleontologists discovered the skeletal remains of one of these creatures in a Peruvian cave back in 2011. The fossil has enabled researchers to better understand the evolution … Continue reading
  
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• A Google patent hints at a new attempt at an augmented reality headset

  04-04-2019 21:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google may be working on another augmented reality headset. The company was awarded a patent for an augmented reality headset. Unfortunately, the patent isn't specific as to what the headset will look like.
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• 2020 Karma Revero plug-in hybrid gets a BMW three-cylinder engine in redesign

  04-04-2019 20:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Karma Automotive will bring three new cars to the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show, including a long overdue redesigned version of its Revero plug-in hybrid and an all-electric concept car.
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• Amazon wants to launch 3,236 satellites so it can rain down internet from space

  04-04-2019 20:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon plans to launch a constellation of 3,236 satellites into low-Earth orbit to provide internet access around the planet. Because you can never have too many Prime subscribers!
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• Amazon slashes $131 off Samsung Gear S3 Frontier, discounts other smartwatches

  04-04-2019 20:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon is dropping the price on the Samsung Gear S3 by 37 percent. We've reviewed the Gear S3 and found that it is a great smartwatch for both Android and iOS users. And this deal is one of the best deals we've found online.
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• The best wireless security cameras for 2019

  04-04-2019 20:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Home security cameras can give you piece of mind, but if they have wires, are limited in where you can put them. We've rounded up the best battery-operated home security cameras to give you flexibility along with your security.
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• Google Duplex reaching iOS users in US cities

  04-04-2019 20:38
  Moving on from Pixel devices, iOS users in the US are getting Google's voice-calling "Duplex" -- that lets Artificial Intelligence (AI) mimic a human voice to make appointments and book tables through phone calls.
  
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• SiriusXM’s Pandora Now takes a radio-style approach to play the top hits

  04-04-2019 20:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  SiriusXM launched its first cross-platform collaboration with Pandora since it purchased the music streaming service, a channel that features the biggest hits on Pandora that the company calls Pandora Now.
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• The best battle royale games

  04-04-2019 20:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The battle royale genre has exploded in popularity since 2017, and there have been several high-profile games worth playing. These are the best battle royale games, including some that aren't even combat-focused.
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• Facebook app developers exposed users' data, says report - Gadgets Now

  04-04-2019 20:32 via gadgetsnow.com
  Facebook app developers exposed users' data, says report  Gadgets NowIn yet another shocking revelation, US-based cyber security firm UpGuard has found that Facebook app developers left millions of user records, including ...
  
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• Facebook app developers exposed users' data, says report

  04-04-2019 20:32
  A Facebook spokesperson told that the company's policies prohibit storing Facebook information in a public database.
  
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• Game of Thrones House Stark Banner Flag

  04-04-2019 20:13 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  Game of Thrones House Stark Banner Flag! – Show off your GoT pride with this 3 foot by 5 foot House Stark flag! 
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• Microsoft’s big money maker heads to Xbox Game Pass today

  04-04-2019 20:05
  At this point, it’s pretty hard to imagine that there are many gamers out there who haven’t yet played Minecraft, but if you count yourself among that small group and you happen to have a subscription to Xbox Game Pass, now’s your chance to finally see what all the fuss is about. As it promised it would do back in … Continue reading
  
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• Lowe’s includes a free Google Home Mini with Nest smart thermostats

  04-04-2019 20:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lowe's is bundling a free Google Home Mini with Nest purchases of $100 or more, including Nest smart thermostats. Smart thermostats can help you stay comfortable and save money through reduced energy consumption.
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• Windows 10 May 2019 Update is coming, but you can decide if you want it or not

  04-04-2019 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft officially announced the next version of Windows 10 as the May 2019 Update. The company also revealed changes to the rollout system that puts you in control if you want to install it or not.
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• Apple’s AirPods vs. AirPods 2: What are the differences?

  04-04-2019 19:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Can't decide whether to get the new AirPods or not? We've put together a comprehensive comparison of everything that's new in the latest AirPods and everything that isn't so you can decide if it's time to upgrade.
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• Sleep-tracking wristbands are so 2013. Smart pajamas are the way of the future

  04-04-2019 19:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, have developed smart sleep-tracking pajamas, capable of monitoring the quality of your shut-eye. Here's how they could help you.
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• NASA’s incredible smart wing can morph as it flies

  04-04-2019 19:42
  NASA is developing a flexible carbon fiber wing that could morph into new shapes mid-flight, paving the way for mesh intelligence woven through the aerodynamics of future aircraft. The project, dubbed MADCAT, combines advanced processing, new injection molding techniques, and cutting-edge materials. MADCAT – or Mission Adaptive Digital Composite Aerostructure Technologies – is the handiwork of the NASA Ames Research … Continue reading
  
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• You can now stream HBO, Showtime, and Starz in a single Roku app

  04-04-2019 19:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Roku has added HBO to the Roku Channel on its devices, finally allowing owners of its popular streaming devices to stream programming from the premium cable giant in the same app as Showtime, Starz, and other services.
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• Fortnite World Cup Warmup bridges gap to main event with $500K in prizes

  04-04-2019 19:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Epic Games is offering slices of a $500,000 prize pool via the World Cup Warmup, right before the Fortnite World Cup Online Open qualifiers get started. The game's Arena mode will be the home of the competition for teams of two.
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• Genetically engineered bacteria could be the key to mass-produced spider silk

  04-04-2019 19:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Spider silk could be useful for everything from bulletproof shields to ultrathin wound dressings. But how do you mass produce it? Researchers from Washington University may have an answer.
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• 2019 Mercedes-AMG E53 coupe first drive review

  04-04-2019 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2019 Mercedes-AMG E53 coupe is part of new line of mild-hybrid models from Mercedes-Benz’s AMG performance division. It’s less aggressive than most other AMG models, but also more approachable.
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• Ninja sale slashes prices on blenders, cookers, and coffee machines

  04-04-2019 18:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ninja slashed prices on blenders, food processors, coffee machines, and cookers for a spring holiday brunch sale with coupon codes worth $40 to $60. Spiff up your kitchen countertop with Ninja's powerful and versatile appliances.
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• The tiny Palm phone can now be your only smartphone

  04-04-2019 18:45
  A new update has made the tiny Palm phone a much bigger deal, with the ability to now have it as your only device, not just a companion gadget to your everyday smartphone. Launched late in 2018, the Palm phone rebooted the old name with an odd new focus, targeting those who wanted to set their regular devices aside but … Continue reading
  
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• Tesla’s latest over-the-air update lets its cars change lanes on their own

  04-04-2019 18:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tesla released an over-the-air software update that lets compatible cars change lanes on their own, without asking the driver for confirmation. It's a feature that owners need to manually engage.
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• PDP’s Faceoff Deluxe+ Switch controller serves up easy voice chat

  04-04-2019 18:29
  If you’ve owned a Switch for any amount of time, you’re likely aware that in-game voice chat needs some attention. Nintendo’s solution has been to offload voice chat onto a smartphone application, which certainly isn’t the most elegant or straightforward approach. Slowly but surely, however, third-party companies are taking it upon themselves to fix the voice chat experience on Switch, … Continue reading
  
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• Reolink C2 Pro Smart Cam Review

  04-04-2019 18:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  5 MP image quality and pan, tilt, zoom control are remarkable features in a $100 smart camera, but the Reolink C2 Pro is held back by a lack of cloud storage support and old-school user experience.
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• Alan Wake 2 Was in Development 'Years Ago and It Just Didn’t Pan Out': Remedy Games

  04-04-2019 18:03
  Alan Wake 2 isn't in development Remedy Entertainment confirms.
  
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• Audi reveals the E-Tron’s full specifications ahead of its market launch

  04-04-2019 18:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Audi has released full specifications about the E-Tron, its first series-produced electric car, ahead of the model's market launch. The E-Tron can drive for 204 miles on a single charge, according to the EPA.
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• Apple AirPods 2 Review: The Sound of Convenience

  04-04-2019 18:00
  The original Apple AirPods succeeded because of one core quality: convenience. Ease of connection and ease of daily use instantly set them apart from rivals, and underscored yet again how Apple’s tight-knit ecosystem of hardware and software can give it an edge. Now, with the arrival of the second-generation AirPods – which, for simplicity’s sake, I’m going to call “AirPods … Continue reading
  
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