IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 16/03/2014

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 16/03/2014

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What can snoops learn from your metadata? Way more than you thought
Telephone metadata can reveal a staggering amount of personal details about our lives, a new study has found. And it's well past time for us to demand that the government protect it just as it protects the rest of our private information.
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Zoom alleged specs leak suggests 19MP camera
It looks like Samsung's gearing up to launch a refreshed version of its half-camera half-smartphone Galaxy S4 Zoom device, with the updated S5 model said to sport a 19-megapixel camera, a larger display and a hexa-core processor, among other improvements.
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Google launches a Web app add-on store for Google Docs
Definitely ideal for anyone with a Chromebook that works primarily in Google Docs, the new add-on Web app store in Google Drive allows users to install interesting and useful functions within the interface.
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Rockin’ in the HD world: Explaining Neil Young’s shockingly successful PonoPlayer
Neil Young's Pono Project took the Internet by storm this week, making HD audio a front-page topic. But what is HD Audio and what is it that's supposed to make the Pono so special? We've got all the answers in terms you can understand right here.
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Titanfall survival guide: Everything you need to know to get started
All the hints, tips, strategies, and reference materials you'll need to get started on your long, violent career as a Pilot in Titanfall.
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Hands on: Nomiku Immersion Cooker
Nomiku is a super compact immersion circulator that boasts one of the simplest user interfaces we've ever seen. If you're even the least bit interested in cooking sous vide, you'll definitely want to check this thing out.
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Oculus Rift + Myo gesture control armband = pure awesomeness
Thalmic Labs, the company behind the Myo gesture control armband, has just released a video that shows off what it can do when integrated with Oculus Rift. You definitely want to check this out.
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How to print to PDF in Mac OS X
PDFs are becoming increasingly popular as people are straying from the traditional print-to-paper route of sharing documents. Check out this simple how-to guide to start printing files on your Mac to PDF.
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Your favorite browser probably didn’t hold up at this week’s Pwn2Own hackathon
Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari weren't safe during the Pwn2Own hacking competition at the CanSecWest security conference in Vancouver. Learn more here.
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Morgan Stanley study points to a steadily growing number of cord-cutters
A recent Morgan Stanley report indicates cord-cutting is on the rise and is expected to continue rising in the years to come, with young adults aged 18 - 29 leading the charge.
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Asus Duet’s marriage between Google and Microsoft on the rocks
The Transformer Book Duet TD300 is allegedly on ice after Google and Microsoft both reportedly balked at the prospect of a device running a competing OS alongside their own. Learn more here.
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LG just made the best-looking air conditioner you’ve ever laid eyes on
Not only does LG's new air conditioning unit look pretty sharp, it's also ridiculously compact, quiet, and energy efficient. Hit the jump for details
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Panoz celebrates 25 years with Esperante Spyder and Spyder GT
The Panoz Esperante isn't on most people's lists of American sports cars, but it's got the performance and racing pedigree of the big names. This aged model is finally getting an update for Panoz's 25th anniversary.
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Chromecast shines even brighter with new Plex features
Plex Media Server flexes its Chromecast muscles, adding free casting for all users, as well as some enticing new iOS goodies. But for Chromecast, that's just the beginning.
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Target ignored warnings before hackers stole 70 million credit cards, says new report
Target reportedly could've done more to prevent last year's big data breach from happening, with company neglect allegedly a root cause. Learn more here.
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Best headphones for running
Running can be one of the least enjoyable activities of all time, especially when you spend the better part of your run fiddling to keep your headphones in place. Here are our picks for the best headphones for running. One of these should ensure missing a beat is a thing of the past
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GTA Online grows with a new crop of Rockstar Verified Jobs
Rockstar Games singles out 10 more user-created missions in GTA Online for its ever-growing list of cross-platform-friendly Rockstar Verified Jobs.
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No hurry for hydrogen: Production Mercedes-Benz fuel-cell car coming in 2017
Like other carmakers, Mercedes-Benz has tested hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, but hasn't committed to producing one due to lack of infrastructure. However, the company reportedly plans to launch one in 2017.
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Samsung introduces the Ultrasonic Galaxy cover for fans with bad eyesight
Samsung decided to expand the accessibility options of its low-end Android offering, the Galaxy Core Advance, by offering three new assistive technology accessories. The future is here!
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Captain America to take on Batman and Superman (at the box office)
Marvel has tentatively staked out May 6, 2016 as the date for a third Captain America film. That would put it up against Man of Steel 2, aka Batman vs Superman.
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Apple jumps on selfie bandwagon, adds dedicated section to app store
Apple appears to have woken up to the selfie craze, on Thursday adding a 'Sharing Selfies' section to its iOS and Mac app stores. The new category features a range of free and paid offerings, all linked to the smartphone-based self-portrait phenomenon.
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Need for Speed review
Need for Speed pushes no boundaries in storytelling, but a breakneck pace punctuated by impressive action sequences will keep audiences buckled in.
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Google Street View takes Colorado River rafting trip through Grand Canyon
The Colorado River has just landed on Street View, offering sofa-based rafters the chance to explore 286 miles of the iconic waterway, with plenty of stunning views of the Grand Canyon included along the way.
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Apple may include lens mounting system in future iPhone, new patent reveals
While plenty of third-party products already exist for attaching lenses to an iPhone's camera, a patent granted to Apple this week shows the company is continuing to search for its own solution.
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Best augmented reality apps
Augmented reality apps have come a long way in the past few years, and today there are more of them available to consumers than ever before. Check out our top picks for the best augmented reality apps on the market, whether using Android or iOS.
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Man arrested after threatening to shoot someone for 100 retweets
Definitely a stupid way to land yourself in jail, a Los Angeles man thought it would be an absolutely brilliant idea to ask for retweets from his Twitter followers by promising violence as the payoff.
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Sceptre bolsters its Roku-ready line with an energy-efficient 50-inch LED HDTV
The California-based "budget" manufacturer has made moves recently that've put the company on more customers' radar. The X505BV TV comes standard with three MHL-enabled HDMI ports for Roku Streaming Stick connections as well as wired inputs for tablets and smartphones.
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What’s Apple up to next? These patents illuminate its plans
Patents can be the foundation of new technology. Or they can be total nonsense. What do Apple's latest patents tell us about the company's upcoming blueprint? Check out Apple's plans for a smarter stylus, 3D gestures, and more.
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Mark Zuckerberg called President Obama over NSA spying, dubs it ‘a threat’ to the Internet
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he called President Obama to express is "frustration" over NSA surveillance. In a post, Zuckerberg said the US government is a "a threat" to a free and open Internet.
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Google’s new search layout melds paid ads with real search results
Google's newest tweaks to their search layout could make it more difficult to tell the difference between ads and actual results. Learn more here.
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