4 Fantastic Vacation Spots in the U.S. that Tourists Don’t Know About

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When deciding where to travel on vacation this summer, the usual suspects are probably the first that come to mind: Disney World, the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls… or probably just whichever beach is closest to your house. But, if you’re looking to get a little more adventurous, a recent Quora thread brought users together to answer one simple question:

“What are some amazing/unique places in the U.S. that are not commonly visited by tourists?”

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Samsung Goes Back to Basics, Bashes iPhone Yet Again in New TV Ad

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In January 2012, Samsung said it was time for the tide to turn. A year later, the company managed to keep its impossible promise. With a marketing budget that reached well into the billions and a single message, Samsung began its rapid ascent to the top of the smartphone market by shipment volume. That single message: “The iPhone stinks.”

Samsung’s messaging has been a bit more varied in recent years, but the company always seems to end up going back to what worked for it in those early years.

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Video: The Zoom on this Nikon Camera is Absolutely Insane (and Scary)

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With so many people taking photos with their smartphones these days, it’s easy to forget that there are still some incredibly cool point and shoot cameras out there. Case in point: the Nikon Coolpix P900.

Released earlier this year, the camera boasts a 24-2000mm 35mm zoom equivalent that has garnered rave reviews. Translation? The zoom on this Nikon point and shoot is insanely good, and even somewhat scary depending on your perspective.

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Did You Know Your iPhone Was Hiding These Secret Tricks?

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How well do you know your iPhone? Every iPhone owner reading this right now will likely pretty confident in his or her knowledge of Apple’s iOS platform, but there are always plenty of things you don’t know about your smartphone. I always try to share cool tips and tricks for iPhone (and Android) users as I come across them in an effort to help people get the most out of their devices..

Today, I happened upon a list of six “secret tricks you didn’t know your iPhone could do.” I’m not sure how “secret” they all are, but there’s actually one trick in there that even I didn’t know about.

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Watch the First Trailer for ‘Heroes Reborn,’ Coming to NBC This Fall

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Countless serialized TV shows with a hint of sci-fi were greenlit in the wake of Lost’s success, but few had as much potential as Heroes. The story began with a group of seemingly ordinary people from around the world discovering the superhuman abilities locked within them. The show became a critical and commercial hit… until the show lost focus.

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Apple Wants Your Friends to Track Your Location Even When You’re Indoors

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Apple is continuously working to improve its Maps application and transform it into a better Google Maps alternative, and two newly discovered patents reveal the iPhone maker may have big mapping plans for the future of iOS devices. These plans might also help explain why Apple made the handy but previously optional Find My Friends app a default system application in iOS 9.

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Video: Hypnotizing Waves Crashing Beneath the Ocean are Incredibly Relaxing

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The week is almost over and even though it’s summertime, the odds are still pretty good that you’re stressing out over something at work. Stress is impossible to avoid, but it’s not as difficult as you might think to eliminate. It’ll all be OK. Take a deep breath. Now sit back, relax, and watch this mesmerizing video of waves crashing in the ocean, which was shot from underneath the water by Tom Lurie.

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Did a Game of Thrones Season 6 Audition Tape Just Leak Some of Next Year’s Storyline?

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Many Game of Thrones fans have probably seen the terrifying end of season 5 by now and are anxiously waiting to see what’s coming next year. Many questions have to be answered in the next season, especially about You Know Who having been You Know Whatfor the Watch.” While a purported audition for season 6 that made its way online doesn’t answer that question, it still offers some insight into what might happen in the upcoming new season.

Caution though, spoilers ahead.

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10 Netflix Movies You Really Need to Watch Before They Expire in July

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Each month, Netflix adds as many titles as it can to its ever-expanding library of movies and TV shows. As new content is added though, old content is also removed, since Netflix’s licensing deals aren’t indefinite.

In July, Netflix is adding plenty of great content, and you can see the full list of every move and television show coming to Netflix next month right here. We also told you about all the movies being pulled from Netflix next month, but all those titles can be tough to digest.

With that in mind, we’ve hand-picked the 10 best movies leaving Netflix in July, and all but one expire on July 1st so you have just over five more days to watch them.

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