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Ditch plastic bottles with this smartphone-activated water fountain
Bottled water may soon be a waste of the past. That is, if Reefill has its way. The New York-based startup is taking advantage of your smartphone to help you save the planet, with a system of phone-activated water refill stations.The post Ditch plastic bottles with this smartphone-activated water fountain appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Apple has reportedly amassed a quarter of a trillion dollars in cash reserves
Apple is expected to announce that its cash reserves now exceed a quarter of a trillion dollars when the company submits its earnings report for the second quarter of 2017 later this week.The post Apple has reportedly amassed a quarter of a trillion dollars in cash reserves appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Measuring how fast you walk could be an early warning system for health problems
MIT researchers have developed smart sensors that can work out how quickly a person is walking, and could use this data as an early warning system for possible health problems. Here's how it works.The post Measuring how fast you walk could be an early warning system for health problems appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Project Scorpio vs Xbox One – is the upgrade worth it?
Microsoft's Project Scorpio is mere months from release at this point and its internal hardware is certainly powerful, but how does it all add up when compared to the original Xbox One? And is it worth shelling out for?The post Project Scorpio vs Xbox One – is the upgrade worth it? appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Study suggests gender bias exists in open-source programming
As per a new study examining acceptance rates of contributions from men and women in an open-source software community, women's contributions are rejected more often, but only if their gender is identifiableThe post Study suggests gender bias exists in open-source programming appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Canned food-opening robot wants to feed your pets in your absence
Do you trust a robot to open canned food and feed your beloved family pet in your absence? If so, this Kickstarter automated cat and dog wet food dispenser robot could just what you're looking for!The post Canned food-opening robot wants to feed your pets in your absence appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Nvidia is testing a driver supporting 4K Netflix content on GTX 10 Series cards
Don't have a seventh-generation processor from Intel? No problem. Nvidia is testing a GeForce GTX 10 Series card driver for streaming 4K UHD Netflix content on Windows 10. It's currently offered via the Windows Insider program.The post Nvidia is testing a driver supporting 4K Netflix content on GTX 10 Series cards appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Microsoft files patent application for pen-based authentication technology
A new patent application indicates Microsoft is looking into using the pen as a new Windows Hello mechanism. Given that more Windows 10 machines are pen-enabled, that could make for another convenient way to log into a PC.The post Microsoft files patent application for pen-based authentication technology appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Here’s how to use Samsung’s Bixby assistant, and everything it can do
Bixby is a powerful tool, but not the most intuitive one we've encountered. Here's how to set up and use every feature of Samsung's digital assistant, and what to expect in the future.The post Here’s how to use Samsung’s Bixby assistant, and everything it can do appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Now that scientists have mapped the barley genome, better beer could be the result
A pioneering group of 77 scientists from around the world have spent the past 10 years mapping the barley genome -- with the noble goal of hopefully one day bringing us better beer.The post Now that scientists have mapped the barley genome, better beer could be the result appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Keep the juice flowing with these 5 hard-working personal power stations
A backup generator can keep your gadgets and gizmos running during an emergency, or when you're looking for some extra juice on shorter outings. Thankfully, these five power stations do the job admirably.The post Keep the juice flowing with these 5 hard-working personal power stations appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Nvidia’s unannounced GT 1030 is exposed further in a product shot
The most recent leak regarding Nvidia's unannounced GeForce GT 1030 card is that partner KFA2 will provide an overclocked Exoc model. The upcoming card and its box art can be seen in a recent product shot along with its specs.The post Nvidia’s unannounced GT 1030 is exposed further in a product shot appeared first on Digital Trends.
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SteelSeries Rival 700 review
PC gamers looking for a new weapon in their hardware arsenal should look no further than the SteelSeries Rival 700 mouse. It’s not cheap, but it provides features that few other mice can match.The post SteelSeries Rival 700 review appeared first on Digital Trends.
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At 5 trillion fps, this camera could lead to scientific breakthroughs
Researchers will soon be able to analyze anything from an animals' brain waves to a combustion engine thanks to a record-breaking camera. Using a coded laser, this camera shoots 5 trillion frames per second.The post At 5 trillion fps, this camera could lead to scientific breakthroughs appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Keep your Mac or PC clean, tidy, and running smoothly with discounted MacPaw apps
Need some cleaning software for your Mac or PC? Macpaw makes some of our favorite maintenance apps, and now you can save $17 with a bundle deal or up to $110 when buying multiple licenses for all of your computers.The post Keep your Mac or PC clean, tidy, and running smoothly with discounted MacPaw apps appeared first on Digital Trends.
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FootStriker zaps you with electricity to improve your running technique
Researchers in Germany have developed a new smart device called FootStriker which zaps your foot with a jolt of electricity to train you how to run properly. It works shockingly well!The post FootStriker zaps you with electricity to improve your running technique appeared first on Digital Trends.