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On ‘To The Bone,’ Steven Wilson crafts accessible songs that transcend time

Steven Wilson discusses his new album To the Bone, the secrets of post-modern sound construction, and how to make music feel timeless.
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When disaster strikes, this secret Verizon bunker keeps your phone working

Verizon's ultra-secure switching center in Yonkers, New York handles 300 million data connections every day. We took a tour to learn more.
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Smile! Dentacoin wants to become the Bitcoin of the dental industry

Dentacoin is the latest cryptocurrency on the altcoin market, but can its dentistry roots help it secure a firm bite of the industry?
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With ‘pure’ Android and Zeiss optics, the Nokia 8 does its badge proud

HMD Global's first flagship smartphone is the Nokia 8. It has an aluminum unibody and Zeiss cameras, but it isn't coming to the U.S.
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After hitting 191 mph on salt, the ‘Spirit of Munro’ revs up for a new record

The Spirit of Munro 50th anniversary Indian Scout ridden by Lee Munro made consecutive land speed record runs at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
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Lucioball: How to win in the crazy 'Overwatch' take on soccer

Overwatch's seasonal sport Lucioball can take some practice before you can play with the best. Here are some tips to make you the MVP.
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FrontRow is a wearable camera that lets you live in the moment, and capture it

FrontRow is a wearable camera by Ubiquiti Labs. Hang it around your neck and press the media button to live-stream and capture moments.
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No cables, no hassle: Wi-Charge’s in-room wireless charging is coming next year

Early next year, Wi-Charge’s technology will charge your smartphone wirelessly in some public spaces, due to crucial FDA approval.
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Sprint’s 1Million Project connects 180,000 students to a free device and service

Sprint's 1Million Project will connect more than 180,000 high school students with a free device and free wireless service.
Twin Peaks Explained Part 14

‘Twin Peaks’ explained, ‘Part 14:’ Such stuff as dreams are made of

In 'Part 14,' 'Twin Peaks' delivers a rapid-fire episode that calls into question the nature of reality and dreams.
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Not ready to drop $35K on a new EV? You won’t believe how cheap they are used

Used EVs are some of the cheapest late model cars you can buy, and they still have a lot of life left in them.
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Editing videos a chore? GoPro Quik makes it fun and effortless

The GoPro Quik app has a new feature, QuikStories, that helps you create polished videos from your Hero5 Cameras without much effort.
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Can a Fitbit watch challenge Apple? Fitbit Surge versus Apple Watch Series 2

When you put the Apple Watch Series Two and Fitbit Surge head to head, you realize just how superior one of the devices are.
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‘Game of Thrones’ power rankings for season 7 episode 5: Jon Snow rejoins fray

Who is winning and losing in the Game of Thrones? Keep up with the shifting tides with our weekly power rankings.
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Best Cooking Gear: 2017 Digital Trends Outdoor Awards

Proper cooking gear is vital to any camping trip and for the Digital Trends Outdoor Awards, our best cooking gear is the definition of essential.
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The most fascinating TV serial killers of all time

Television has graced us with some terrifying and fascinating fictional TV serial killers. Here's a round-up of 10 of our favorites.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Tiny electric skateboards, glowing energy trackers

Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
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Meet the bug bounty hunters making cash by finding flaws before bad guys

Bug bounty hunters are more common today than ever, but what makes them tick, and can they make a living off digital vigilantism?
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Vök drummer Einer Stef on the ‘Icelandic sound,’ Björk covers, and their first LP

Vök drummer Einar Stef discusses the band’s process, and which Björk covers it should do.
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+Pool will be a swimmable sanctuary in a sea of sewage, if NYC ever allows it

+Pool, a self-filtering pool, has had trouble getting approved by the city of New York because it is something that has never been done.
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Ideo partners with NYC to help flooding victims bounce back from storms

Ideo is a design firm that usually focuses on consumer experiences. Now the company is using design thinking to help flood victims.
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Watch out, Skype! We tried Discord’s new video chat, and it’s awesome

A chill wind rises, and grim tidings are on the lips of video chat apps the world over: Discord’s video chat is here.
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Director Doug Liman explains both sides to ‘The Wall,’ VR storytelling

Doug Liman talks about his indie thriller The Wall, working in virtual reality, and the Edge of Tomorrow sequel in this exclusive interview.
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‘Where can I shower?’ ROVA could help the homeless by keeping them connected

The ROVA app would help the homeless find shelter, food, and jobs, and Karen Addato’s Hi-Tech Rover program would also provide phones with the app enabled.
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Trying trippy tech beneath the experimental domes of The Lab

The Panorama Music Festival in New York City returned this year with a 90-foot dome called The Lab, filled with the hottest new technology.
Twin Peaks Explained Part 13

‘Twin Peaks’ explained, ‘Part 13’: Making sense of Cooper’s evil doppelgänger

'Twin Peaks' can be a confusing series at times. Here's what is going on in 'Part 13,' wherein Evil Cooper arm wrestles his way to revenge.
Game of Thrones power rankings: 'The Spoils of War'

‘Game of Thrones’ power rankings for season 7, episode 4: Bet on the dragon

Who is winning and losing in the Game of Thrones? Keep up with the shifting tides via our weekly power rankings.
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Everyone is crazy for Ethereum, but Bitcoin is still the beast to beat

Despite the arrival of new competitors, one truth has become clear. Bitcoin is the most important cryptocurrency. Here’s why.
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‘Rick and Morty’ cast, creators get silly (and a little tipsy) at Comic-Con

The creators and cast of the Adult Swim's hit show Rick and Morty were on hand at Comic-Con to discuss the series.
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Ditch infrared: Low-light Canon camera shoots wildlife at night in full color

With the low-light Canon ME20F-SH camera, Earth Live producers were able to shoot in the dark without the aid of infrared.
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Great White Shark photo, now on postage stamp, has an incredible backstory

With only around 25 selected each year, the story behind this stamp image is an inspiring one for photographers.
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Think the government is doomed? See if you can build a better one in ‘Seed’

Scholar and activist Lawrence Lessig talks about ‘Seed’, the independent massively multiplayer game where he’s helping develop experiments in player governance.
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Mellower but still a madman, Black Grape’s Shaun Ryder is all about the music now

Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder talks ‘Pop Voodoo,’ signing vinyl the “right” way, and how his kids currently view his musical legacy.
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How did HBO get hacked? A cyber security expert has two theories

Roderick Jones, founder of cybersecurity firm Rubica gives two theories on how the HBO hack happened.