We may have an answer as to why smartphone batteries explode
We carry smartphones with us all the time which is why it is important to make sure they are as safe as possible. New research has shed light on to why smartphone batteries sometimes explode and how it can be prevented.
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Sophia the lifelike robot is now a citizen – does she still want to kill us all?
In a bizarre publicity stunt, a lifelike android from Hanson Robotics named Sophia was just granted citizenship in Saudi Arabia, despite her past claims that she wants to exterminate the human race.
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Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/sophia-robot-saudi-arabia-citizenship/
Twitter’s new policies regarding hate speech and harassment roll out in November
Twitter has announced new rules regarding how it will handle hate speech, threats of violence and harassment. CEO Jack Dorsey has said that the platform will begin cracking down on "unwanted sexual advances, non-consensual nudity, hate symbols, violent groups, and tweets that glorifies violence."
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Best new songs to stream: Porches, Alvvays, Feist, Grizzly Bear, and Goon
Not sure what new music to listen to? We'll let you know what artists have the best new songs to stream. Up this week: Porches, Alvvays (live), Feist, Grizzly Bear (live), and Goon.
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Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/music/best-new-songs-to-stream-10-27-17/
From camping to road trips, these are the best coolers available
A cooler is a handy item to have around the house. From lightweight softpacks to heavily insulated models, there are hundreds of options to choose from. Here are seven of the best coolers on the market.
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Blurry with a chance of butterflies: Riding shotgun in a Subaru rallycross car
Global Rallycross (GRC) is one of the most exciting motorsports to watch, but getting a ride in Subaru’s GRC car takes the experience to another level. After the thrill, we sat down Subaru’s drivers and engineering team.
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Halloween beer: The season’s spookiest craft brews
Looking for a special Halloween beer? These are our top three picks for spooky, seasonal craft brews, including Hopped in Half and Ghost Face Killa.
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Source: https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/halloween-beer/
How to create a pivot table in Excel to slice and dice your data
Here's how to create a pivot table in Excel to slice and dice your data, letting you perform in-depth analyses and spot important trends. If you're new to pivot tables, this guide will get you started with a minimum of fuss.
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How to get Google’s Pixel 2 features on your Android phone
Envious of the many new software features on Google's Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones? Don't fret. With a little bit of tinkering, you can get many of the same flagship features on your current Android device.
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Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-get-pixel-launcher-assistant-and-more-on-your-android/
A former rocket scientist explains why carnival games are a huge scam
Ever feel like the carnival games are rigged? They are, but not how you think. Carnivals fool you and take your money using basic physics and math, as ex-NASA engineer Mark Rober explains in an entertaining and enlightening video.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Secret key vaults, ice ballers, yogurt makers
Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
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Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/awesome-tech-new-crowdfunding-projects-evscope-yomee/
Getting the ghouls together? Check out our epic Halloween Spotify playlist
In search of spooky music for costumed creeps? We've rounded up the 30 best Halloween songs on Spotify, ranging from classic oldies to modern hip-hop hits, to guide you into the most monstrous weekend of the year.
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Cowabunga, dude! Virginia Beach may be getting a downtown surf park
Music superstar Pharrell Williams is one of the people behind a plan to revitalize the Oceanfront neighborhood, which includes a year-round Wavegarden surf park capable of generating 1,000 waves per hour.
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Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/virgina-bech-wavegarden-surf-park/
These new Parrot drones could save lives and crops
Parrot has a new line of drones aimed at construction workers, rescue organizations, and farmers. The company's push into the commercial market is meant to fill a niche by producing affordable drones.
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Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/new-parrot-drones-could-aid-rescue-workers/
Unsend, unsend! New WhatsApp feature lets you take back sent messages
Everyone has sent messages that they instantly regretted. Now, WhatsApp is allowing you to delete unwanted messages. The feature will be available for both group and individual messages.
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Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/whatsapp-rolls-out-message-recall/
Is your high-tech robot vacuum letting hackers into your home?
While your robot vacuum is cruising around your home or office, it could be secretly recording everything it sees and even messing with your other appliances. A Hom-Bot security flaw shows how hackers can exploit your Internet of Things.
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Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/home/lg-hom-bot-vacuum-hacked/
Waymo tootles into Detroit with its self-driving car project
About 20 months after opening a 53,000-square-foot facility in the city of Novi, a short drive from Detroit, Waymo has begun testing Chrysler Pacifica hybrid minivans in snowy and icy conditions.
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NHTSA to unshackle development of self-driving cars
The NHSTA will soon be seeking public comments regarding rewriting or removing regulations that could hamper the development and deployment of self-driving cars. Automakers and tech companies cheer the change, but some highway safety groups are concerned
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Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/nhtsa-moves-forward-on-self-driving-cars/
Walmart expands fleet of robots to new stores, but promises it won’t cut jobs
Walmart is planning on using robots to scan shelves, check prices, and help keep items in stock. The company is expanding its test program to 50 new stores, but promises it won't cut any jobs.
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Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/walmart-expands-fleet-of-robots/
EA Sports kicks off global FIFA eWorld Cup 2018 online competition
Millions of gamers are about to face off in FIFA 18, culminating in the first-ever FIFA eWorld Cup next August. We've got all the details about the new online tournament on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 and how you can join in.
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