Wednesday, April 23, 2014

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 24/04/2014

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Dish Network targets summer launch for standalone Internet-TV service
Potentially an attractive option for anyone that's recently cut the cord from expensive cable bills, Dish Network is in talks to launch a subscription based live TV service that's provided through the Web.
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Two men square off for phallic immortality in The Final Member
The Final Member tackles a potentially disturbing story of men who want to give up their bait-and-tackle in a lighthearted and entertaining way.
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With this bracelet, you can flick your wrist to pay with Bitcoin
Mevu will soon release a bracelet that acts as your on-wrist wallet. By flicking your wrist, you can make payments using Bitcoin. Pre-orders for the bracelet will begin within a month.
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It’s alive! W Motors’ 245-mph Lykan Hypersport makes some noise at Top Marques Monaco
The W Motors Lykan Hypersport is so outrageous that it's hard not to believe it's vaporware. Here's some evidence to the contrary: videos of the car starting and driving at the Top Marques show in Monaco.
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GoPro Hero4 rumored to arrive this summer, will shoot 4K at 30 fps, slo-mo videos
Rumors of GoPro's supposed Hero4 action camera are heating up. Based on specs from a component maker, the new model allegedly will shoot 4K at 30 frames per second, Full HD 1080, and slow-motion at 720p.
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Batman: Arkham Origins DLC introduces Mr. Freeze to PC, Xbox 360, and PS3 today
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Warner Bros. Games Montreal today released Cold, Cold Heart, the single player DLC for Batman: Arkham Origins for the Xbox 360, PS3, and Steam.
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Could Fan TV be the revolutionary cable box we’ve all been waiting for?
Fan TV unveils a new deal with Time Warner Cable that will see its elegant and intuitive box available to TWC's 8 million cable subscribers. But what happens if the Comcast/TWC merger goes through?
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Pirate Bay reaches 10 million torrent upload mark
Like it or not, the Pirate Bay is here to stay, if this figure is any indication. Learn more about the milestone that the infamous torrent site recently hit here.
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Financial organizations were hit hard by hackers in 2013, says Verizon report
A report published by Verizon indicates that financial firms were prominently targeted by hackers last year. Learn more here.
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10 common problems with the HTC One M8, and how to fix them
The HTC One M8 is the latest and greatest handset from HTC, but that doesn't mean it's flawless. Here are some of the most common issues and fixes for the handset to help you deal with the problems if they occur for you.
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LGBTQ gaming documentary Gaming in Color released for digital download
Feature-length documentary Gaming in Color explores LGBTQ themes and issues in games and the gaming community. It is now available for download.
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AOL Mail has been hacked, don’t open that iffy-looking email you got from an AOL account
Have you gotten any odd-looking emails from AOL accounts? You might not want to open them, as AOL Mail has been hacked. You can learn more here.
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Start menu to return to Windows 8.1 in an update this fall, says Russian leaker
Microsoft isn't done updating Windows 8.1 this year yet, a notorious Russian leaker says. Another update is allegedly slated for the fall, and will include the return of the Start menu.
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Netflix sneaks into cable boxes while denouncing Comcast/TWC merger
Among a wealth of new moves announced in Netflix's quarterly letter to investors, the company announced plans to move into your cable box. Netflix also became the first major media source to denounce the Comcast/TWC merger. Click the link to find out more.
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GameSpy’s imminent demise brings service interruption for Borderlands and Civilization
2K announced a planned interruption of online service for Borderlands 1 and Civilization III and IV on May 31 as the games migrate from GameSpy's online hosting services to Valve's Steamworks.
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime reportedly spotted in shipping manifest
Has the Galaxy S5 Prime reared its powerful head yet again? That could be the case, if a shipping manifest is indicative of anything. Even so, make sure you have a big grain of salt before you read on for more.
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Nest Learning Thermostat now for sale on Google Play
Nest's Learning Thermostat is now available on Google Play, making it the only product to be available on both Google and Apple's retail sites. Learn more here.
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AT&T gathers $500 million to launch a new online video service
The telecommunications giant today announced a partnership with The Chernin Group to jointly invest $500 million toward a new online video service. The move comes at a time when many other players are jumping into the potentially profitable online video fray.
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Color TVs? Picture phones? Emerging tech from 1964 N.Y. World’s Fair Remembered
The World's Fair visited New York in 1964, and gave millions of visitors from around the world a glimpse into technology planned for the future. The city marks the Fair's 50th anniversary on April 22, 2014.
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Nintendo announces massive content infusion for Mario Golf: World Tour
Nintendo reveals DLC plans and Season Pass details for the upcoming 3DS game, Mario Golf: World Tour. Three packs will be released between May and June 2014, adding new courses and playable characters to the game.
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Light-scattering nanoparticles help LEDs mimic sunlight like never before
Thanks to an invisible peppering of titanium dioxide nanoparticles, this prototype LED lighting panel diffuses light just like Earth's atmosphere, thereby making it feel more like natural daylight.
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Crytek releases free-to-play FPS Warface for Xbox 360
Crytek's free-to-play first-person shooter Warface came to Xbox 360 as a beta in March, but the final version is live as of today in the Xbox 360 Games Store.
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Runtastic adds ultimate fitness playlist, with more music coming soon
Runtastic, the popular fitness tracking app, and Universal Music Group are partnering together to create fitness playlists designed to encourage you to run faster, go further, and always finish strong. Or just get off the couch.
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Apple takes a not-so-subtle swipe at Samsung in latest newspaper ad
Apple wanted to make it known that it is a company dedicated to decreasing its footprint in the environment by releasing a new newspaper ad. It also wanted to make it known that Samsung copied its ideas. Wait, what?
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GT-R-powered Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge may be headed for production
The Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge could take the fight to the BMW M5 and reshape perceptions of the brand, if Infiniti decides to build it. That's looking more and more likely, according to a company insider.
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Morgan Plus 8 Speedster strips away frivolous luxuries … like a windshield
The Morgan Plus 8 Speedster is a limited-edition model that does without unnecessary creature comforts, including a windshield. It recalls an era when road cars and race cars were basically the same.
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Exclusive: Leaked LG G3 screens show fresh UI, confirm ‘concierge’ service, and more
DT has an exclusive first-look at direct screenshots from the LG G3, given to us by a trusted industry source. These show the new UI, home screen, notification drawer, contacts folder, and a "concierge" feature designed to help you out.
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Rappers delight: Mercedes-Benz may bring back Maybach
To the delight of oligarchs everywhere, Mercedes is reportedly working on a new Maybach model based on the recently-redesigned S-Class that could appear at auto shows this November.
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Assassin’s Creed: Unity reportedly features 4-player ‘narrative’ co-op [updated]
New rumors suggest that Ubisoft's French Revolution-set Assassin's Creed: Unity features a four-player co-op mode that's driven by some kind of narrative.
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The hottest of hatches: Volkswagen’s 395-hp Golf R 400 confirmed for production
The Volkswagen Golf R 400 concept made headlines at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show with its 395-hp turbocharged engine, but soon it may be more than just a show car. Volkswagen will reportedly put the R 400 into production.
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