IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 11/04/2014

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 11/04/2014

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Second time’s the charm? Nikon revisits Android with the Coolpix S810C
After a hiatus of sorts, Nikon has announced the second-generation of its Android-based Coolpix, the S810c. With new camera specs and updated version of Android (Jelly Bean), could Nikon achieve greater success?
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Facebook to force users into Messenger by removing chat from main app
Definitely a change worth noting for heavy Facebook mobile users, the social network plans to push users into the Messenger application be removing the ability to send, receive and read messages within the core app.
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Comcast dances before the Senate to plead its case for a $45.2 billion Time Warner merger
Comcast began its defense before a Senate Judiciary Committee today to try and push through its multi-billion dollar merger with Time Warner Cable. Follow us at the link to find out just how crazy this deal really is.
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Windows 8.1 Update 1 delayed for businesses using Windows Server Update Services
Microsoft has temporarily made Windows 8.1 Update 1 unavailable via Windows Server Update Services because of a problem that could affect future updates. You can find out why here.
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One of the best iOS email clients is now available on Android and Mac OS X
Dropbox's popular Mailbox email client, which has a redesigned inbox and features such as auto-swipe and message snoozing, is now available for free on the Google Play Store and for Mac OS X.
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Tablet Television aims to be broadcasters’ go-to weapon against Aereo
Broadcasters who sign on are expected to market Tablet TV themselves and make bandwidth available for video on-demand services in exchange for co-op marketing payments, a cut of the VOD profits, and incremental advertising revenue as the service's audience base grows.
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New study finds that e-cig vapor affects cells similarly to tobacco smoke
A new study published in the scientific journal Nature shows that mutations in cells exposed to e-cig vapor were "strikingly similar" to those exposed to tobacco smoke
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As Aereo nears its moment of truth, new data affirms broadcasters’ biggest fears
The Robin Hood of TV has remained modestly unassuming in terms of its availability in U.S. markets thus far, but if Aereo gets its way with the Supreme Court's decision later this month, it'd mean thorough expansion and — according to new data — a conversion of pay-TV customers.
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Borderlands 2 PS Vita release confirmed for May 2014
Sony confirms a May 13 release date for Borderlands 2 on the PS Vita, with a handheld-and-game bundle arriving one week earlier, on May 6.
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The Raid 2 arcade game is bloody, brutal, and you can win an Xbox One by playing it
The recently released film The Raid 2: Berandal has its own arcade style video game, playable for free in a browser. It isn’t exactly as high octane as the film, but you can win and Xbox One by playing it.
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Scientists developing high-energy camera that detects the faintest atmospheric light
Scientists at the SLAC lab in California are developing a camera that can detect the faintest light in the night sky. The camera will be used in the upcoming Cherenkov Telescope Array.
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Smart home giant iControl buys Blacksumac, maker of Piper home security system
Blacksumac, the company behind the breakout all-in-one home security system Piper, has just been purchased by smart home giant iControl Systems. Learn more here.
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Samsung’s ‘Experience’ stores open in jolly ol’ England in time for Galaxy S5 launch
In time for the upcoming Galaxy S5 launch, Samsung opened nine Samsung Experience locations across England. These join the 19 stores already open across, with Samsung planning to open more in the coming months.
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Heartbleed bug affects ‘almost everyone,’ expert warns
Here's what some Web security and cloud experts are saying about the Heartbleed Web bug that has gripped the Internet. Learn more here.
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Mercedes-Benz previews future BMW X6 rival in Concept Coupe SUV form ahead of Beijing
Mercedes-Benz will be unveiling a new Concept Coupe at the Beijing Motor Show later this month. The car, when sent to production, will likely be called the MLC and rival the BMW X6.
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The Crew opens up the throttle to show off new screens and a trailer
Check out a whole new batch of screens and a nifty gameplay trailer for The Crew, Ubisoft's open world racing game that's speeding our way this fall.
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T-Mobile launches $40 phone plan with unlimited talk and text
The newest phase of T-Mobile's marketing blitzkrieg against rival AT&T is its $40 Simple Starter plan, which promises unlimited talk and text, 500MB 4G LTE data and tethering with no data overages.
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Move aside, Google: Comcast and WhatsApp may start wireless phone services, too
While Comcast is reportedly considering offering a mobile phone service to customers, WhatsApp decided to partner with a German wireless carrier to offer just that. Read on to learn more.
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Audi’s crossover concept is as close as we’ll get to a 2015 TT shooting brake
Audi is looking to capitalize on the buzz surrounding the recently-unveiled 2015 TT with a new crossover variant. which will be revealed in concept form at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show.
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Microsoft is extending Windows XP support!…in China that is
Microsoft will team up with Lenovo and Tencent to give Chinese Windows XP users continued support. You can learn more here.
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Watch Dogs DLC includes more campaign and a new playable character
A GameStop product listing for the Watch Dogs Season Pass reveals Ubisoft's plans to release an add-on campaign with a new playable character as DLC.
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Bentley Hybrid Concept previews plug-in powertrain for 2017 SUV
Bentley is one of the most traditional car companies, but even it has to get with the times. The Bentley Hybrid Concept is the first of what could be many plug-in hybrids from this British carmaker.
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Canon may charge EOS-1D X, EOS-1D C users to repair alleged manufacturing flaw
Due to a possible autofocusing defect in certain full-frame Canon DSLRs, customers might end up paying hundreds of dollars to resolve the issue. The issue concerns non-functioning AF system when used in cold weather.
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Here’s a list of websites allegedly affected by the Heartbleed bug
The Heartbleed Bug appears to be tainting an enormous number of popular sites, including OkCupid, Yahoo, Slate, Redtube and others. You can learn more here.
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Tesla Model S Convertible becomes a reality for 100 lucky Chinese buyers
Newport Convertible Engineering has been contracted to build 100 Tesla Model S convertibles for an unnamed Chinese investor. So excited by the deal, NCE reached out to Tesla for a collaboration deal. Tesla politely declined.
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Forget fingerprints: Your phone could lock out thieves by learning your ‘touch signature’
Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a new security system that continuously tracks how you swipe and tap on your mobile devices to keep thieves from using your smartphone or tablet.
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Heartbleed web bug might expose vast amount of private data
Though the Heartbleed bug is a newly discovered security hole, it has been around for a while. Learn more about this Internet vulnerability here.
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Production-ready Chevrolet Code 130R rendering is the baby Camaro we’ve always wanted
The Chevy Code 130R concept is a compact rear-wheel drive coupe that would be fuel efficient and an excellent addition alongside the Camaro and Corvette. Priced at around the $20,000 mark, the little Chevy coupe could directly compete with a vehicle like the Scion FR-S.
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Super Smash Bros. comes to 3DS this summer, Wii U this winter
Nintendo confirms a summer 2014 release for the 3DS version of Super Smash Bros and a winter 2014 release for the Wii U version.
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The Nex Band is a smart wristband that hopes to be the next Pokemon
The Nex Band is a wearable wristband for younger tech fans, and introduces the concept of Mods. These are high-tech charms which fit to the band to increase its functionality, but can also be collected and swapped with friends.
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