IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 17/04/2014

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 17/04/2014

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An aviation-themed interior gives the Mercedes-AMG GT first class seats
Mercedes-AMG teased the interior of its forthcoming sports car, the GT, ahead of its debut later this year. Despite limited details, Mercedes promises the car will “set the driver's and front passenger's pulses racing even while at a standstill.”
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EA Sports NHL 14 crowns a new Stanley Cup champ
EA Sports has simulated the entire NHL playoffs using its NHL 14 game, and it has picked a champion. The developer also announced who it thinks will be the best players in the final series.
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Just like the Geo Tracker before it, Chevrolet’s 2015 Trax an attempt at small-SUV redemption
The 2015 Chevrolet Trax mini-crossover may sound like the second coming of the Tracker, but it's actually a Chevy version of the Buick Encore that's been sold outside the U.S. since late 2012.
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Roku adds universal search for mobile devices, discloses its users’ top searches
Television shows dominated the top 25 most searched-for titles throughout all of Roku's 1,500 available channels. Downton Abbey took first among shows, Pitch Perfect took the crown among movies, and John Wayne was the most searched-for actor.
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2015 MINI Countryman: Out with the old and in with the new (foglights and paint)
The 2015 MINI Countryman lands at the New York International Auto Show with LED foglamps and an updated paint scheme. Jungle Green Metallic looks good on the cute ute, but we're anxious to see the brand's new engines find a home under its hood, too.
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Paul Walker’s brothers join Fast & Furious 7 to fill in for the late actor
The brothers of the Paul Walker have agreed to help the production of Fast & Furious 7. The late actor’s siblings will fill in for Walker, and act as body doubles to help salvage Walker’s role.
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Respawn lays out what’s coming next for Titanfall
Respawn Entertainment’s Steve Fukuda, the Game Director for Titanfall laid out the developer’s plans regarding how it will support both the game and the community on the coming months.
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Microsoft releases Office Online Apps on Google’s Chrome Web Store
Microsoft released its Office Online Apps to the Google Chrome Web Store as well. Learn more here.
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Let loose the juice with the Krups Infinity Slow Juicer
Krups is best known for its coffee makers, but it also makes this juicer. Hit the jump for details on the Krups Infinity Slow Juicer.
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After Heartbleed, FEMA gives universities boatloads of cash for cybersecurity research
FEMA is enlisting the help of U.S. universities as part of an overall effort to combat cyber threats. You can learn more here.
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Sony’s new Bravia 4K TV lineup offers a model for (almost) everyone
Sony unveils pricing and availability for its brand new lineup of 4K Bravia TVs, teases its new 4K media player, and more. Hit the jump to check out all of the new TVs that will be landing soon in a store near you.
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FBI’s facial recognition database holds records on 1/3 of all Americans
New documents uncovered by the EFF reveal some telling details about the FBI's rapidly expanding database of biometric information. Learn more here.
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Galaxy S5 costs $256 to produce, making it the priciest Samsung phone ever
While the Galaxy S5 holds the distinction as the most expensive Samsung smartphone ever in terms of production costs, market research firm IHS said "there's nothing earth-shattering" about it.
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Pew: 7 percent more people report having personal data stolen online since mid-2013
More people report thefts of crucial personal data since July of last year, according to a Pew Research Center study. You can learn more here.
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Mohu targets urban cord-cutters with its $25 Leaf Metro HDTV antenna
Mohu's new HDTV antenna is aimed at cord-cutters on a budget and urban dwellers. It comes with nearly all the same features as its bigger cousins, the only real difference is the Leaf Metro's slightly shorter signal range.
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At $1,500, Toshiba’s 4K laptop is affordable, and launches next week
Toshiba just took the wraps of a new 4K laptop, which will be launching next week. You can learn more about the Toshiba Satellite P55t here.
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How Apple’s CarPlay could save the car stereo industry
Apple's CarPlay is coming to aftermarket stereos, with confirmations that Pioneer, Alpine and Clarion will support the iOS-based system. The move could bring new business to the aftermarket car stereo industry, which has seen a decline in sales year over year since 2008.
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A flashlight app stole 50-100 million people’s location data, gets a slap on the wrist
The developer of Android app Brightest Flashlight, GoldenShores Technologies, got reprimanded by the Federal Trade Commission. Unfortunately, based on the final terms, the punishment doesn't amount to much.
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Windows Phone 8.1 reportedly supports iPhone’s Passbook
It's not clear if there's an agreement over this, but the new Microsoft mobile OS is said to support Passbook natively, allowing users to load their Passbook boarding passes and coupons on the Windows Wallet app.
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David Fincher reportedly backs out of Steve Jobs biopic
Director David Fincher has reportedly left Sony’s Steve Jobs biopic after a disagreement over his salary. Fincher wanted $10 million to helm the Aaron Sorkin-penned film, which Christian Bale was being eyed to star in.
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This Wi-Fi router has Spotify streaming built into it
Fon, a company known for hosting a network of free wifi hotspots around the world, is branching out with the Gramofon, a network router that leverages Spotify support to stream music from the cloud to your sound system.
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Galaxy S5 fingerprint scanner has been hacked, PayPal users at risk
The Samsung Galaxy S5's fingerprint scanner has already been hacked using the same method used to hack the Touch ID sensor on the iPhone 5S. However, because the Galaxy S5's fingerprint scanner can be used with PayPal, this hack poses quite the risk.
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Look out, Bugatti. W Motors’s 770-hp Lykan Hypersport heads to Top Marques Monaco
Billed as the Middle East's first supercar, the W Motors Lykan Hypersport boasts an outrageous $3.4 million price tag, and an unbelievable 245-mph top speed. Is this thing for real?
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Best free and legal music download sites
Free music isn't exactly difficult to find on the Web, but finding music that is both free and legal to download is something else. Check our out handpicked selection of the best free and legal sites for downloading music, no matter the genre or time of day.
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Titanfall Mythbusters asks: What exactly can a falling Titan crush?
The latest episode of YouTuber DefendTheHouse's gaming-focused Mythbusters series takes a look at all of the zany things you can and can't do in Respawn Entertainment's Titanfall.
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This could be Amazon’s Fire phone, and it has a 3D screen
A new report shows leaked photos of the Amazon Fire Phone, and new details about its six cameras, 3D screen, specs, and release date. We've got all the info right here for what could be one of the hottest phones this year.
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Are mirrorless cameras in Canon’s future? Taking a look at the EOS M system
Reports claim that Canon will soon introduce new EOS M models. With no new models announced since 2012, this makes us wonder in what direction the system is headed.
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V8s and carbon dominate Aston Martin’s special edition unveilings
Aston Martin will present two special-edition models at the 2014 New York Auto Show this week. The V8 Vantage GT focuses on performance, while the DB9 Carbon Edition focuses on looks.
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Tonight’s Xbox One update finally gets your headset working
The April system update for Xbox One rolls out starting tonight, and it adds pop-up friend notifications, fixes for the headset adapter, and an assortment of other fixes and feature enhancements.
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This Amazing Spider-Man 2 TV spot hints at terrible things to come
The latest TV spot for The Amazing Spider-Man hints at a significant plot development that should be familiar to fans of the comic books and anyone who's kept up with the casting.
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