IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 20/02/2014

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 20/02/2014

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PrioVR mocap suit turns your entire body into a gaming controller
Definitely an interesting way to enhance your gaming experience, the PrioVR is a consumer version of the motion capture suit often used by developers when creating video games.
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Best sources for cheap business cards
LinkedIn and other social networking sites may have caught hold in the professional world, but nothing leaves a lasting impression quite like a solid business card. Here's our hand-picked selection of the best sources for cheap business cards on the Web.
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Breaking news: HTC will replace your phone screen for $29 if it shatters
HTC has launched a new warranty program for owners of the HTC One. The Advantage plan will offer two years of updates, free cloud storage, and a cheap screen replacement.
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Yamaha’s new 103 sound bar adds Bluetooth without a price hike
Yamaha adds Bluetooth to the bottom tier of its sound bar arsenal in the new Yamaha 103. The new bar keeps all of the other goodies that made its predecessor, the 101, popular, including a bargain-basement price.
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This wristwatch has a classic arcade cabinet mounted to it
When was the last time you wanted to read the time from a 1970s arcade game? ThinkGeek has found its target market with this crazy watch shaped like an arcade machine.
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The Order: 1886 wants you to take the pledge in this new trailer
Ready at Dawn and Sony Computer Entertainment have released a new trailer for The Order: 1886. The PlayStation 4 exclusive will be released later in 2014, sometime during Q3.
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This iPad case lets you use it like a laptop and adds a full keyboard in as well
If you love your iPad but wish it had a physical, full QWERTY keyboard, you might want to check out the Pi Dock-It Pro. It also serves as a protective case, and can put your iPad in laptop mode. Read on to learn more here.
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What is Amazon Prime and is it worth it?
No one should pay $79 for Amazon Prime without first knowing the facts. Check out our breakdown of the service — the shipping benefits, Prime Instant Video access, and the Kindle Lender Library selection — so you can decide if Prime is the right deal for you.
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Digital Storm offers systems with new Nvidia Titan Black, 750 Ti, 750 cards
As of today, you can configure a Digital Storm PC with any of Nvidia's newest graphics cards. Read on to learn more about Digital Storm's latest offerings here.
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Showtime Anytime finally launches on Roku, but only for certain subscribers
Some Roku owners may be excited to see the new Showtime Anytime app appear in the Roku channel store over the next few days, but many will be frustrated to learn that access to the app will not be available because their cable or satellite service won't support it.
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With the Japanese launch still to come, Sony announces 5.3 million PS4s sold
Sony announces that it has sold through more than 5.3 million units of the PlayStation 4. With the system preparing to launch in Japan on February 22, that number should rise.
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How to quickly thaw a freezer
Having a freezer full of frost can be a real bummer, especially if you don't have a lot of time to clean it out. This guide will tell you how to clean it and dry it in only half an hour.
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Grace Digital’s Encore Wi-Fi sound system offers smartphone-free Internet radio access
Connect to NPR, your favorite Pandora station, SiriusXM or your hometown college radio station — all without a smartphone. Just connect it to your Wi-Fi network and instantly access more than 50,000 free Internet stations and podcasts. Plus, more than likely, it sounds great.
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First Bitcoin vending machine in US fires up in New Mexico cigar bar
Bitcoin vending machine manufacturer Lamassu announced today the launch of the first known Bitcoin sales kiosk operating in the United States. But you'll have to go to a cigar bar in New Mexico to use it.
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Forget wristbands, Flyfit is a fitness tracker that lives on your ankle
Freshly launched on Kickstarter, Flyfit is an innovative new fitness tracker that more accurately measures your activity by tracking motion from your ankle. Read on to learn more here.
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Best web hosting companies
Looking for someone to host your growing website? Well the search is over. Here are our picks for the best web hosting companies currently itching to take on your business.
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Nikon sees slower growth in camera sales, U.S. market a challenge for mirrorless
Executives at Nikon say sales of compact cameras are down, but surprisingly interchangeable lens cameras like DSLRs and mirrorless models are, too. But the picture is different from region to region, the company says.
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Avatar sequels to be shot in 4K, 48fps high frame rate
James Cameron will shoot the three upcoming Avatar films back-to-back-to-back in 4K resolution, and partially using the 48fps high frame rate format seen in Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit films.
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Facebook loses privacy case in Germany, may help Europeans protect data
Facebook must comply with privacy rules in Germany, a Berlin court ruled this week, even if Facebook has an established presence in the European Union. This may have big implications for data protection rules in Europe.
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Bad with names? Humin remembers the contact details you don’t
Can't match faces with names? Humin understands that we all remember things differently and help you find your connections by contextualizing your iPhone contacts, making it possible to search by details rather than name.
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Irrational Games to shut down, BioShock franchise now in 2K’s hands
Irrational Games founder and BioShock series creator Ken Levine confirms that the studio will be shutting down following the release of BioShock Infinite's final DLC release, Burial at Sea - Part 2.
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Apple patent hints at fitness-tracking headphones on the way
Apple's future headphones will give feedback on your body's heart rate, temperature, perspiration and more. Plus, the patent details a new head-wagging form of device control, and the headphones will work hard to motivate you when you're tired or fighting your way up that hill.
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The Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti is a big deal, and here’s why
Though Nvidia revealed three graphics cards today, the GeForce GTX Titan Black, GeForce GTX 750 Ti and GeForce GTX 750, the 750 Ti stands out to us for a couple of reasons. Read on to learn more here.
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Can you tell this is a Google Glass competitor? That’s the idea
Laforge Optical's Icis smart glasses are coming to challenge Google Glass. Designed to look and feel more like regular glasses, the software presents information around your field of vision.
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The average Android phone is now half the price of an iPhone
According to the IDC, the average Android device is more than half the price of an average iOS device. While this is interesting news, it's also skewed. The data doesn't account for some facts about Android
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Guardians of the Galaxy trailer teased with 15 seconds of footage
Marvel Studios reveals a 15-second teaser for the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy debut trailer, which premieres on the February 18 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live.
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HTC’s next flagship Android phone will be announced on March 25
HTC has called a press event for March 25, when it's expected to launch its new flagship Android smartphone. We currently know it under the M8 codename, but it may be named the One Two or the One+.
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Spies monitored WikiLeaks visitors in real time, Snowden docs show
As part of its surveillance efforts, the UK’s Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) collected real-time data on visitors to WikiLeaks, which included country of origin, and search terms used to arrive at the website.
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Peer into Chroma’s neon techno world in these new images
Harmonix and Hidden Path Entertainment give us a first look at the musical online multiplayer shooter Chroma with a handful of new screenshots and peeks at concept art.
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Nvidia reveals new Titan Black, 750Ti, 750 Maxwell graphics cards
Nvidia took the wraps off of its three newest graphics cards, two of which are aimed at the mid-range market, while the other targets power-users. Read on to learn more here.
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