Tuesday, April 1, 2014

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 02/04/2014

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All new cars will be required to have rear-view cameras by 2018
Definitely a popular feature on recently released automobiles, the U.S. Government is taking steps to ensure that newly manufactured cars will include rear-view cameras to increase safety on the road.
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OkCupid urges Firefox users to ditch Mozilla over hiring of CEO with anti-gay past
Mozilla has endured quite a backlash as a result of its hiring of Brendan Eich, and now OkCupid is denouncing the appointment. Learn more about what the online dating site has said about Mozilla's decision here.
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Are ‘Shelfies’ the next big trend? Google adds shareable selfies to Gmail
Nope, not exactly. The Shelfie is nothing more than another joke from April Fools' Day-loving Google, but the new feature does mark the start of 10th-anniversary celebrations for the company's webmail service.
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150 Awesome iPhone Apps (Updated Spring 2014)
Our comprehensive, category-by-category, list of the best iPhone apps available, from time-saving productivity tools to fun apps you won’t be able to put down. We've got more than a hundred fresh new apps to try.
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Windows Phone 8.1 Rumors: Microsoft Build and Nokia press conferences this week (Updated)
Windows Phone 8.1 is the next major revision of Microsoft's mobile operating system, and it's expected in the next few months. Here's a roundup of all the juicy rumors surrounding it.
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Forget LED bulbs, LG is already making OLED lights
LG has just pulled the curtain back on a new table lamp that uses a thin OLED sheet to produce light instead of a traditional LED or incandescent bulb.
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Olympus Stylus SH-1 keeps its 24x zoom steady by employing an advanced 5-axis system
Olympus' new premium compact, the Stylus SH-1, is the first of its kind to utilize a 5-axis image stabilization system, which is particular useful with the SH-1's long 24x optical zoom.
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Pirate Bay announces fake April Fools’ device designed to ‘embrace your entire mind’
The Pirate Bay is making a device that allows you to upload the entirety of the site's data into your brain, even though it's not April 1 yet. Learn more here.
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Sony unleashes two sound bars and a sound platform, all loaded and priced to sell
Sony unveils three concise new sound systems, including two sound bars, and a sound platform, all of which incorporate a host of HD features at an affordable price. Come inside to see what makes these new units compelling additions to the HT genre.
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High-tech April Fools’ jokes to amuse your friends and terrorize your enemies
April Fool's Day just wouldn't be the same without pranks. Put away that whoopee cushion and bring your shenanigans to the twenty first century with these hilarious high tech pranks.
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Scientists make breakthrough in development of two-way dolphin-to-English translator
With the help of sophisticated pattern recognition algorithms, researchers will soon be able to translate dolphin whistles. Learn more here.
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Your selfies can now unlock content on your iPhone (please, no duckface)
As if selfies weren’t ubiquitous enough, a new app called FaceCrypt now allows you to unlock your phone by taking a snapshot of your face.
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Chinese site sports a page with an image of a fake, wafer-thin Mac Air desktop
A Chinese tech site currently has a page up for a fake, coaster-like Mac Air desktop. Learn more here.
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iPhone 6 Rumors and News: New concept pics and schematics that hint at large screen
Interested in Apple's next smartphone? Whether it's called the iPhone 6, the iPhone Air, or something completely different, we've got you covered on the most popular rumors, gossip, news, and speculation surrounding it.
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BMW finally confirms the X7 full-size SUV
BMW confirmed production of the full-size X7 SUV last week. Based upon an extended version of the X5 platform, the X7 should take on the Mercedes GL and the Cadillac Escalade for luxury family hauling supremecy.
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Klipsch adds R6 and R6i in-ear ‘monitors’ to its Reference lineup
Klipsch's Reference line has historically centered around the company's flagship series of high-end speakers, but in 2007 the company began using its audio know-how to produce high-quality pairs of headphones that are now sold under the Reference umbrella.
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Ready for an emotional Siri? Computer voices are learning how to sound scared or excited
In case of emergencies, the technology will deliver messages in an alarming tone, which in turn will give you a clue that you should freak out.
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Banish the bunny ears (and monthly bills) with these potent indoor antennas
When transitioning away from pay-TV service, finding the best television antenna for your area can be troublesome. We have tested some excellent solutions for indoor antennas that can be used within apartments and homes.
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Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light to be released as next-gen bundle, Metro: Redux
Deep Silver has confirmed Metro: Redux, a next-gen port of Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light is on the way. No date or further details were revealed, but expect more news before E3.
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Poland enters the supercar game with the 211-mph Arrinera Hussarya
Supercar startups seem as numerous as anything in the tech biz, but many turn out to be vaporware. With a lightweight chassis, powerful V8, and 200-mph top speed, Poland's Arrinera Hussarya may have what it takes.
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Top Gun 2 will take flight in drone-filled skies
Jerry Bruckheimer reveals that the story in Top Gun 2 could pit Tom Cruise's Maverick against a sky filled with remote-controlled drones. The film has yet to be officially greenlit, but it appears to be moving forward.
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Chromecast adds Vudu, Crackle to its growing list of apps, Seinfeld fans rejoice
Chromecast added Vudu and Crackle to its burgeoning family of apps today, marking a rapidly expanding pace of application partners since the company released its SD kit to developers in February.
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Sonos and MLB team up to stream every baseball game this season for $20
In its first ever sports-centric effort, Sonos has partnered with MLB.com to deliver live game audio to every regular season and post-season baseball game with no blackout limitations.
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Phil Spencer named as the new head of Xbox
The head of the Microsoft Game Studios, Phil Spencer, has been confirmed as the new boss of Xbox. He will oversee all aspects of the Xbox, from the online service to the games to the hardware.
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Honda’s traffic light information system turns cars into backseat drivers
No one likes to get held up at a green light. Honda's latest prototype vehicle-to-vehicle communication system tells drivers when a light will change, helping save time, fuel, and aggravation.
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More people prefer to stay with Windows XP once support ends, poll says
With Windows XP's end of support date looming, more people indicated on our poll that they would rather stick with XP once support ends. Learn more here.
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Olympus’ new TG-3 rugged camera may be brawny, but it has a bit of smarts packed in, too
The latest rugged compact camera from Olympus, the flagship Stylus Tough TG-3, comes with Wi-Fi and GPS built in. It also has a fast f/2, 4x zoom lens, and new macro modes to help you get clear close-up shots.
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Who needs a supercar? The 2015 Ford Mustang GT is getting a 700-hp supercharger upgrade
Supercharger maker Whipple has reportedly already created a supercharger kit for the 2015 Ford Mustang GT. The kit draws an extra 280 ponies from the 5.0-liter V8, topping out at 700 horsepower.
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Samsung unwraps five new displays, including an affordable 28-inch 4K screen
Samsung just unveiled a bunch of new monitors, ranging from a 4K screen to 1080p displays. Learn more here.
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That’s a 3-cylinder?! Turns out, the BMW i8 sounds downright mean
The BMW i8's genius three-cylinder motor not only sips fuel but also sounds nothing like a hybrid. BMW has also reverse engineered its Active Sound technology so pedestrians can hear the i8 coming.
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