IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 09/01/2014

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 09/01/2014

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Digital Trends Best of CES 2014 award finalists
Digital Trends scoured the floor at CES 2014 to find the very best innovators in all of our favorite categories. These are the devices that made the list.
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iPort unveils charge case and stand combo for iPad Air and new Mini
California-based electronics outfit iPort launched its interesting Charge Case and Stand combo for iPad a couple of months back, and at CES on Tuesday it unveiled a new version for the iPad Air and new iPad Mini.
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Sigma introduces 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 and 50mm f/1.4 DSLR lenses at CES 2014
Sigma used CES 2014 to unveil two new lenses for DSLR users, the 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM for APS-C DSLRs and 50mm F1.4 DG HSM for full-frame cameras. Both are updated versions of existing lenses.
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Watch Hennessey takes this tuned Chevrolet SS to 163 mph on a Texas toll road
Its not everyday you could to take your supercharged Chevy muscle car up to a 163 mph on a freeway, and even less often that you can do it legally. But that's just what Hennessey is doing in this video, when they test out the modifications on a new Chevy SS.
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Razer introduces the never-ending computer, Project Christine
Razer once again goes big for CES, and debuts a modular computer that can be upgraded on the fly. Dubbed "Project Christine," the prototype system is still a long way away from release, but it has people talking.
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Gigabyte Brix Pro, a powerful PC in a pint-sized package
Gigabyte announced here at CES 2014 that it will be offering its Brix Pro small form factor desktop PC as a barebones PC, including a CPU but no RAM or storage, which builders can use to customize their rig. Read on to learn more here.
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Mazda gears up for the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship with a diesel prototype
German carmakers aren't the only ones that are interested in diesel. A Mazda6 touring car has spread the diesel gospel on the track, and now so will a full-blown prototype of the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship.
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Formula E Spark-Renault SRT_01E electric racer makes U.S. debut in Las Vegas
How do you attract publicity for your new electric racing series? Why not take your electric car for a drive down the Las Vegas strip. That's what Formula E decided to do with its Spark Renault SRT_01E.
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These QR codes tell rescuers how to safely pluck you from your wrecked Mercedes
Mercedes is using QR codes to provide critical vehicle safety information to rescuers to help them rescue you if the worst should happen. This information is particularly important on modern cars whose systems are incredibly complicated.
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BMW ActiveAssist system lets self-driving cars get sideways and keep you on the road
While most autonomous automotive tech is designed to make cars more predictable and efficient, BMW ActiveAssist is designed for hairy, at-the-limit driving. It can even pull off a nice drift.
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Laser headlights coming to road-going Audi models … but not to the United States
Audi's CEO has announced that they will be putting laser headlights on cars soon, but unfortunately we won't be getting them in the United States. Before that can happen the US Department of Transportation will need to approve them, and that takes time... a lot of it.
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Are you ready for this Jelly? A look at Biz Stone’s new social Q&A app
Jelly, a social question-and-answer app from Biz Stone, debuted today. The app is beautiful, but the idea behind it seems unlikely to win over a widespread user base.
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MarBlue unveils new cases for protecting iOS devices at CES 2014
If you have an iOS device that needs protecting, MarBlue's CES 2014 offerings may appeal to you. A waterproof iPhone case and heavy duty iPad case are on display at the show and will be available soon.
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Oops. Someone just leaked the performance figures of the track-mastering Corvette Z06
Oh what a difference a technical error makes. Chevy just accidentally leaked the power figures for the new Corvette Z06, and they are staggering. The leak happened when the search metadata for the site included the power figures.
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Mophie adds storage to iPhone battery case with new Space Pack
Mobile accessories company Mophie has been offering stylish battery cases for smartphone users for a few years now. Its latest offering, the Space Pack, takes things to a whole new level, with the new device offering extra storage as well as power.
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Signal USA’s RP One is an Xbox-style controller for iOS gamers
The RP One from Signal USA gives gamers on the go a controller with a familiar look and feel as the ones they have at home. The RP One will be available in the first half of 2014 and will retail for $99.99.
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Intel announces its intention to wed wearable tech
Intel has made a clear statement of intent by showing a range of wearable technology as it makes a play for this emerging market. CEO, Brian Krzanich, briefly showed off a smartwatch, a Bluetooth headset, fitness tracking earphones, and a wireless charging bowl in his International CES pre-show keynote.
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Acer has an 8-inch tablet too, and it’s only $150
Acer has updated its tablet line-up with the 7.9-inch Iconia A1-830 and the 7-inch B1-720. These Android tablets fall very much into the competitive budget camp at $150 and $130 respectively.
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Epson, a printer company, now makes smartwatches and fitness bands
Epson's desire to get into wearables extended beyond smart glasses as it announced the Pulsense Watch and Band at CES. These devices are designed to measure fitness and health in the wearer.
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TrackingPoint’s new AR Smart Rifle is so accurate, targets don’t stand a chance
We got the world’s first look at the all-new 500 Series AR Smart Rifle from TrackingPoint, the company that invented Precision Guided Firearms – guns that pack the accuracy of a ballistic missile.
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Toshiba starts to ship Lytro-like 5-megapixel dual camera
Toshiba is showing off its 5MP dual camera on the CES 2014 show floor. It hopes to have the module, which can detect depth data and provide focus to all parts of an image, installed in phones and tablets in the future.
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Sony finally puts its Gaikai tech to use in PlayStation Now game streaming
At long last, Sony reveals its plan for using Gaikai's streaming technology, in the form of PlayStation Now. The upcoming rental and subscription service provides access to PS3 games across a variety of platforms.
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Alien: Isolation is a survival horror game based on Hollywood’s 1979 classic
Sega reveals Alien: Isolation, an upcoming first-person survival horror game from Total War developer Creative Assembly. The game is due for release on the PlayStation and Xbox family of consoles, plus Windows, in 2014.
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Epson challenges Google Glass with Moverio BT-200 augmented reality smart glasses
Epson updates its augmented reality smart glasses with the lighter, slimmer Moverio BT-200. Shown off at CES 2014, the Moverio BT-200 glasses run on Android 4.0 and enable video streaming and AR gaming.
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Sennheiser unveils a suite of sweet-sounding headgear at CES 2014
Sennheiser launched CES 2014 with a load of new headphone products, with a little something for everyone. DJ's, audio engineers, travelers, commuters and fashionistas are all covered by at least one of Sennheiser's new offerings.
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DTS hints at big expansion of Play-fi ahead of CES 2014
DTS today revealed the expansion of its Play-fi wireless audio protocol into devices from seven original design manufacturers (ODM), as well as hinting at plans to embed Play-fi into devices from two major audio brands and added content support, to be detailed this week at CES.
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DTS unveils two new components for Headphone:X to show off at CES 2014
DTS today unveiled new plans for its Headphone:X mobile sound system that it hopes will change the way you use your smartphone forever. The virtual surround system will offer a personalized sound profile, as well as tuning for headphone manufacturers to optimize mobile audio.
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MSI unleashes an armada of revamped gaming notebooks at CES 2014
MSI took the wraps off a bunch of new gaming notebooks at CES 2014. With prices that range from roughly $900 to upwards of $2,000, there's something for almost every budget here. Read on to learn more.
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Check out the U.S. Interior Department’s awesome Instagram account
The U.S. Department of Interior is knocking its social media efforts out of the park, with a beautiful Instagram account and an engaging Twitter feed. The secret weapon? Gorgeous images of natural splendor. Purple mountains majesty, y'all.
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Nikon announces new D3300 DSLR, 2 lenses, and Coolpix compact cameras at CES 2014
Nikon used CES 2014 to announce some new compact Coolpix point-and-shoot cameras and a new entry-level DSLR, the D3300, as well two lenses – one kit, one prime. In addition, Nikon announced the development of a new version of its D4 flagship.
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