IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 03/04/2014

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IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 03/04/2014

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Where are the affordable Ultrabooks? Ask Intel
When Intel released the first Ultrabooks, it boldly projected that they would eat 40 percent of the market by the end of 2012. At the end of 2013, however, the number was well below that. The massive shortfall is the fault of high pricing, and Intel only has itself to blame.
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This solar-powered umbrella automatically opens when the sun comes out
Using a small array of solar panels attached to a fan, the Cumulus Parasol will automatically inflate when the sun comes out, and deflate when it goes away. Hit the jump to see it in action.
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Windows 9 ‘Threshold’ is coming: Here are the latest rumors
Microsoft may be planning to recover from Windows 8 with a new operating system that will support mouse, touch and voice input, expand and refine the Metro interface, and add a replacement for the much-missed Start menu. Here's what we've heard about Windows 9 so far.
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Pluto.tv aims to make YouTube work like old-school TV
Pluto.tv is the latest company to take a stab at video curation, organizing popular online video content into 'channels' to make viewing more like watching regular TV. Click the jump to see how this cool new service works.
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Call of Duty shows off the next stage of Extinction, Episode 2: Mayday
Activision has a new trailer for the next Call of Duty Extinction episode, titled Mayday. The episode comes as a part of the upcoming Call of Duty: Ghosts Devastation DLC, which hits Xbox Live on April 3.
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Jury selected for Apple vs. Samsung patent battle, Phil Schiller will be first witness
The jury for the Apple vs. Samsung patent fight has been picked, with Apple scheduling Phil Schiller as its first witness. The jury itself includes a wide variety of occupations, though that didn't stop the court from several potential jurors due to potential bias.
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Ransomware app leaves de-cryption key on victim’s PC
Someone attempting to use Ransomware made one simple, but costly error. Along with the malware, keys that allow its victims to break free of the shackles are stored on the victim's PC. Learn more here.
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Pono naysayers miss the point: It’s not about HD Audio, it’s about what’s inside
When Neil Young launched his Pono project on Kickstarter, the Internet lit up with discussion about whether high-resolution audio files make any sense. Unfortunately, that's really beside the point.
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Sony brings discounted Music Unlimited subscription cards to GameStop
You can now purchase Sony’s Music Unlimited service at GameStop stores and via its website. Customers can purchase discounted gift cards for three, six, or 12 month blocks at a time.
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Philips OneSpace turns a ceiling into a big soft box, giving a room optimal lighting for photos
The Philips OneSpace promises to bring even lighting indoors with one gigantic ceiling fixture. Photographers everywhere can eat their hearts out, even though it's marketed toward showrooms and airports.
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This guy bought a knock-off iPhone charger and spent a week in the hospital
Tim Tyrrell decided to buy a cheap charger for his iPhone 5 instead of one of the official ones from Apple. The decision left him with an injured hand that got infected, with his diabetes making recovery a slow task.
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All the Watch Dog screens you could possibly want (because why not)
As the release date for Watch Dogs creeps ever closer, we have a collection of all the best screenshots available for the game, along with a recent trailer showing off Chicago.
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Want to know what it’s like to drink and drive? Ford has a suit for that
Ford Motor Company recently created a suit that makes you feel drunk and simulates all of the effects of drinking. Weights around your wrists, legs, and arms simulate slower movement while goggles work to restrict peripheral vision.
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Verizon’s outrageous 2TB, 12-tuner media server might talk to your Xbox, iPad
Verizon unveils its new media server, the VMS1100, which promises up to 2TB of storage and the ability to record a whopping 12 programs at once with the help of an extender box. And that appears to be the tip of the iceberg for the new device.
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Former Nokia CEO to lead Microsoft devices, work with Xbox team
The appointment of Stephen Elop, who was once said to be in favor of selling Microsoft's Xbox business, fans rumors that the division may be sold off.
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Groundbreaking new laser technology could be used to control lightning
Optical researchers have developed a way to greatly extend the reach of high-intensity lasers, making it possible to fire them into the atmosphere and divert lightning away from buildings.
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The origin of the lightsaber explained
The official Star Wars YouTube page has released a new featurette depicting the birth of the lightsaber. The 15 minute clip discusses romantic nature that influenced the films.
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The Dark Knight and Man of Steel writer wants a shot at Green Lantern
David S. Goyer, the writer of several superhero films, including Man of Steel and the story for all three Christopher Nolan Batman films wants to try his hand at a Green Lantern film.
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Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 desktop OS shares rise, XP takes a dip, but is still going strong
Windows 8.1 got more popular last month, but so did Windows 7. Meanwhile, despite enjoying wide use, Windows XP's desktop OS share took a bit of a dive in March, with a couple of factors possibly playing key roles there. Learn more here.
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With ‘Predator Mode’ and 2,000 horsepower, Trion’s Nemesis is as mythical as it sounds
The new kids on the block, Trion, are promising an American made supercar named the Nemesis. The Nemesis is supposedly capable of reaching 0-60 in 2.8 seconds and topping out at over 270 mph.
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If you can’t taste the rainbow, try buying a wide-body Forgiato C7 Corvette instead
Forgiato, a custom forged wheels company, has introduced its wide-body Corvette lineup with a trio of brightly colored C7 Stingrays. The three bright 'Vettes all have the same flared wheel arches, carbon fiber front splitter, and carbon fiber spoiler. The colors however, are extremely different.
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Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab 4 line gets thinner and lighter across 3 sizes
Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab 4 tablet line, with each model having varied screen sizes. As opposed to the Tab Pro line, which aims at the high-end, the Tab 4 aims at the mainstream market.
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Comedy Central’s new iOS app has full episodes for free
If you’re looking to cut ties with your cable company, Comedy Central just made your impending break-up a little less painful.
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Move over, Jennifer Lawrence. The Internet’s hottest new GIFs are from Tesla
When Elon Musk wanted to explain new safety features designed to protect the Tesla Model S from fire-causing road debris, he did it in a way the Internet could appreciate: with GIFs.
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Don’t believe a thing! Our favorite tech-themed April Fools’ gags for 2014
It's April 1, which means the Internet is flooded with April Fools gags. We've gathered together the ones which make us laugh, chuckle, and groan the most, including our pick of Google's efforts.
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Ugur Sahin’s Ferrari 458-based Project F is part supercar, part spaceship
For some, a Ferrari 458 Italia just isn't beautiful or special enough. That's where Dutch design firm Ugur Sahin comes in. It's Project F re-imagines the 458 as a cross between a supercar and a spaceship.
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Splinter Cell movie snags a writer, filming could start in August
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning scriptwriter Sheldon Turner joins Everest cohorts Doug Liman and Tom Hardy for the upcoming Splinter Cell adaptation, which could begin shooting in August.
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Put a lens on it: Future iPhones, iPads could include DSLR-like mount for accessories
A new patent filed by Apple reveals that the company is researching a DSLR-like bayonet mounting system for attaching accessory lenses to mobile devices, such as iPhones and iPads. Although the patent was filed on April 1, it seems legitimate.
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Strong Moto G sales see Motorola go from zero to 6 percent market share in the UK
Late last year, Motorola had almost no presence in the UK at all, but at the end of February 2014, it had grabbed 6 percent of the market. It's all thanks to the excellent Moto G.
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iPhone Air? Images reportedly from Foxconn plant show much slimmer handset
With some expecting the next-gen iPhone to appear as early as May, the rumors and leaks are likely to start rolling in thick and fast. The latest purports to come from a Foxconn factory, and shows a very slim Apple handset apparently undergoing tests.
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